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DS58 GMV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,369 mi
Last recorded41,369 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS58 GMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 41,369 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 40,806 miles

Automatic gearbox sump pan is corroded but not leaking at time of inspection

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 40,792 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle misfiring, emissions was failing on lambda value but vehicle entered limp home mode and was unable to carry on test fully (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Automatic gearbox sump pan is corroded but not leaking at time of inspection

Engine misfiring badly at normal idle

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake records little effort, Advise that adjustment or repair maybe necessary

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 40,769 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 40,748 miles

Both number plates larger than standard import

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 40,589 miles

both number plates smaller than standard import car

Pass 21 Dec 2020 39,392 miles

both number plates slighty smaller than normal import car

Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,297 miles

both number plates slighty smaller due to import vehicle

Fail 2 Jan 2020 38,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both number plates slighty smaller due to import vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2019 33,849 miles

Imported vehicles that don’t have the space for standard sized registration plates can have smaller registration plates.

Fail 28 Dec 2018 33,764 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 30,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 24,143 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 7 Dec 2015 18,846 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 15,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 15,853 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 12,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS58 GMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS58 GMV, 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 DS58 GMV registered?

DS58 GMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is DS58 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS58 GMV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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