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HG59 CFL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 CFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 140,334 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 137,428 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 137,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad retaining pin working free from calliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 134,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc has surface corrosion

both front headlamps hazing

both front inner brake discs have some surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2023 133,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake has poor performance 110kg force

Fail 19 May 2023 133,055 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge holed showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured alloy rim fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake has poor performance 110kg force

Pass 19 May 2022 121,481 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 121,427 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 May 2021 101,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 101,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 101,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 80,528 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,900 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slight leak of gasses

Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at rear "Y" section (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 48,773 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at rear "Y" section (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,384 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,360 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2015 29,360 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,447 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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HG59 CFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG59 CFL, 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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HG59 CFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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