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KM59 PFN

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,457 mi
Last recorded138,457 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 PFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 138,457 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 136,561 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 136,536 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected radius arm mounting area on subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 134,456 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 132,412 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 130,016 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 129,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 127,216 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 127,214 miles

Brake performance not tested rear pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 125,919 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 122,679 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 122,630 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR tread depth 1.51mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tread depth 2.1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 119,371 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,511 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,733 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Dec 2015 110,733 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,754 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 97,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,035 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,329 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 80,329 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KM59 PFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM59 PFN, 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 KM59 PFN registered?

KM59 PFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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The MOT history for KM59 PFN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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