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RK09 BAU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,553 mi
Last recorded31,553 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 BAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 31,553 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 31,121 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 29,665 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 28,804 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 24,704 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 19,270 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 17,542 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 15,865 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 13,667 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,516 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 9,171 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,687 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 1,672 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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RK09 BAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK09 BAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK09 BAU?

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What year was RK09 BAU registered?

RK09 BAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is RK09 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 BAU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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