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GU59 XVG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,191 mi
Last recorded88,191 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 XVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 88,191 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 86,846 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 86,846 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 84,158 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 81,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 79,634 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 79,634 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 76,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 72,563 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 69,498 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 65,419 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,961 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 59,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 54,255 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,559 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,682 miles

Nearside front tyre badly perished

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

Offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,674 miles

exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still mounted ok

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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GU59 XVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU59 XVG, 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 GU59 XVG registered?

GU59 XVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is GU59 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 XVG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU59 XVG have outstanding finance?

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