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EK59 AMU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,230 mi
Last recorded58,230 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 AMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,230 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 55,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 55,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,260 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,340 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,044 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,032 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,764 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,713 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 15,455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,873 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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EK59 AMU 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 93.8%.

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 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 EK59 AMU, 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 EK59 AMU registered?

EK59 AMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is EK59 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 AMU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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