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AE59 JVU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,133 mi
Last recorded97,133 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 JVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 97,133 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a pin hole but grease is not coming out or dirt going in (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

passenger rear caliper and brake hose has been replaced

subframe has been welded and covered in underseal

Fail 17 Dec 2025 97,113 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe has excessively corroded around where the mounting location is (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover has deteriorated to where the inside of the ball joint can be seen (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose flexi is leaking where it screws into the caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 90,967 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 90,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 83,890 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 83,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 77,215 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,708 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 70,708 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,749 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 55,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,329 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 50,300 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,130 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,932 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 42,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 37,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 19,963 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 55,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AE59 JVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE59 JVU, 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 AE59 JVU registered?

AE59 JVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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