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EK59 OTS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,556 mi
Last recorded41,556 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 OTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 41,556 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 36,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 35,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 34,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 33,406 miles

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

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

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,171 miles

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

under trays + engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2018 31,171 miles

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

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

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,767 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,817 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under covers + engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,911 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 19,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,372 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 OTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

EK59 OTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is EK59 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 OTS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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