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OV09 BRX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,659 mi
Last recorded45,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 45,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 44,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 42,533 miles

N/s front jacking pad loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 42,553 miles

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

N/s front jacking pad loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 41,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 39,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,396 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,381 miles

Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 24 Jun 2019 37,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,902 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 19 Jul 2018 35,902 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,017 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 32,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,415 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,247 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,696 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 17,696 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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OV09 BRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 OV09 BRX, 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 OV09 BRX registered?

OV09 BRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is OV09 BRX safe to buy?

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