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GK59 XBV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,392 mi
Last recorded65,392 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 XBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,392 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,940 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,507 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 60,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre also perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre also worn close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing /cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,778 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 56,631 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,117 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 54,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,406 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and perished around tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GK59 XBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK59 XBV, 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 GK59 XBV registered?

GK59 XBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is GK59 XBV safe to buy?

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