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CX59 UWY

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,978 mi
Last recorded97,978 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 UWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,978 miles

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

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 93,186 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 93,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 87,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,813 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear, inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

plastic cover sill,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted,preventing inspection of components

Fail 3 Sep 2020 58,810 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear, inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

plastic cover sill,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted,preventing inspection of components

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,522 miles

front 225/40r18 rear 245/35r18

under body panels fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2019 56,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened more on inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front 225/40r18 rear 245/35r18

under body panels fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,068 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,851 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,651 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,021 miles

osf window has obstruction when closed

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,481 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,890 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 21,890 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn/lip edges

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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CX59 UWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX59 UWY, 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 CX59 UWY registered?

CX59 UWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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