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KM58 HLA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,099 mi
Last recorded72,099 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 HLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,099 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (BORERLINE) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (BORERLINE) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2025 69,901 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heatshields insecure on both sides

Fail 8 May 2025 69,899 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heatshields insecure on both sides

Pass 14 May 2024 65,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2024 65,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe minor fracture - System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 61,097 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 61,097 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 58,212 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 58,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 53,223 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 51,095 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 49,298 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,723 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 46,723 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,064 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 21 May 2015 34,942 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 30,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 26,805 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 26,805 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 23,636 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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KM58 HLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM58 HLA, 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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KM58 HLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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