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RV59 BZX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,141 mi
Last recorded66,141 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 66,141 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 64,859 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 62,952 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 62,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 60,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,446 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 50,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,828 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,909 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,070 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,717 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 32,871 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 29,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2013 24,481 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 17,123 miles

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

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

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 BZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV59 BZX, 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 RV59 BZX registered?

RV59 BZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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