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KN59 BNU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,300 mi
Last recorded97,300 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 BNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 97,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2025 92,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,529 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 88,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,752 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off crack in centre plate (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os pipes starting to corrode above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 82,752 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os pipes starting to corrode above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,344 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 80,344 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,485 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 70,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,223 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,006 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,351 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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KN59 BNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,311 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN59 BNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KN59 BNU registered?

KN59 BNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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