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EA59 MWZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,631 mi
Last recorded130,631 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 MWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 130,631 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 120,988 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 110,918 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff very slight seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 110,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff very slight seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,396 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 99,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 87,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise replacing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,876 miles

Nearside Front fog light glass broken

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm approx

Fail 22 Jan 2020 70,867 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light glass broken

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm approx

Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,730 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,721 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 49,930 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,240 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,598 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,930 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,244 miles

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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EA59 MWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 EA59 MWZ, 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 EA59 MWZ registered?

EA59 MWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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