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EF59 VHO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,069 mi
Last recorded143,069 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 143,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 140,936 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side/edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/front tyre deteriorated .

Fail 3 Oct 2024 140,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side/edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/front tyre deteriorated .

Pass 16 Aug 2023 134,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 121,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking 225/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 110,372 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 108,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 108,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 100,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,213 miles

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly 205/55R16

Fail 21 Mar 2018 83,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly 205/55R16

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,170 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,711 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 29,759 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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EF59 VHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF59 VHO, 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 EF59 VHO registered?

EF59 VHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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