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RV59 BNK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,966 mi
Last recorded99,966 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 99,966 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 99,966 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 91,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 91,627 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 85,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 78,197 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking & non repairable ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 78,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,005 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 71,005 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both front indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 62,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 47,413 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,964 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,247 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,343 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 23,668 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 23,559 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,256 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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RV59 BNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV59 BNK, 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

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What year was RV59 BNK registered?

RV59 BNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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