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DU59 UTS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,168 mi
Last recorded85,168 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 UTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,168 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 85,087 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 81,419 miles

minor corrosion on floor

rear tyres worn low

Fail 28 Jan 2025 81,343 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect spacing incorroect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering small hole at r/n/s support arm mounting - possible stress crack around mount to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

minor corrosion on floor

rear tyres worn low

Pass 22 Jan 2024 73,473 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 68,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 68,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner arm and bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 62,952 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner arm and bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,830 miles

slightly lower effort from offside parking brake

Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,295 miles

slightly low effort from offside parking brake

Pass 15 Oct 2018 50,122 miles

Front Inner 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 16 Sep 2017 46,374 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 19 Sep 2016 43,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 43,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (red green white) (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,799 miles

sill cover`s and undertray`s

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 37,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,562 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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DU59 UTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White 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 DU59 UTS, 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 DU59 UTS registered?

DU59 UTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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