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DC59 SLK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 93,447 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 93,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE MINIMAL EFFORT AT WHEEL

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE MINIMAL EFFORT AT WHEEL

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2024 87,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,001 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 80,001 miles

Nearside Outer Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 74,892 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured On inner edge . Has previously been repaired twice before (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,404 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Advise Attention (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,659 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,881 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 55,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2018 48,624 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,298 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,854 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,312 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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DC59 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 DC59 SLK, 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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DC59 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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