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CU59 MWA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,467 mi
Last recorded77,467 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 MWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 77,467 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 77,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,249 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 72,216 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 64,988 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 58,592 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2018 58,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 53,919 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 53,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 52,765 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,882 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 42,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,190 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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CU59 MWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU59 MWA, 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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CU59 MWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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