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FL59 FXO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,868 mi
Last recorded117,868 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 FXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 117,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 112,486 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 107,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 107,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 92,321 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 87,191 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2019 87,191 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,959 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 79,938 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,008 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 60,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FL59 FXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red 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 FL59 FXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL59 FXO registered?

FL59 FXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is FL59 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 FXO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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