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CX59 UYM

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,610 mi
Last recorded87,610 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 UYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 87,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing corroded small hole

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 84,892 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 84,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 82,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 82,282 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,248 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 76,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,143 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 73,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 69,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,843 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 56,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken red stripe (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,930 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,671 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 37,670 miles

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

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 UYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

CX59 UYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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