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DK59 XRZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,358 mi
Last recorded85,358 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 XRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 85,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,198 miles

parking brake performance only just meeting mot requirements

Pass 23 Aug 2023 85,098 miles

parking brake performance slightly weak but meeting requirements

Fail 12 Jul 2023 85,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working reverse light not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r reverse light not wokring

Pass 12 Jul 2022 84,745 miles

handbrake performance weak - only just meeting requirements

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,087 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 84,082 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,150 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 83,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 81,585 miles

handbrake getting weak

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,462 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 80,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,712 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 78,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring rusty/corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension spring rusty/corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 78,508 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wall has obvious curbing damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,076 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,024 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,522 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,834 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,545 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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DK59 XRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DK59 XRZ, 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 DK59 XRZ registered?

DK59 XRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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