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AU59 XMB

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,351 mi
Last recorded88,351 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 XMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 88,351 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 88,350 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 86,157 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,286 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 82,993 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 81,734 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,286 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 77,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 10 Aug 2017 70,598 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,413 miles

N/S/F puncture

O/S/R puncture

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,921 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil weep from gearbox

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,698 miles

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

nearside front offside front and nearside rear tyres all on 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,511 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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AU59 XMB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AU59 XMB, 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 AU59 XMB registered?

AU59 XMB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AU59 XMB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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