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KU59 EXW

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,137 mi
Last recorded70,137 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 EXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 70,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,083 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 65,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 62,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 57,827 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 57,827 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 54,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 52,680 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 52,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 49,722 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,987 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,056 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 21,075 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT ROADWHEEL SCUFFED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

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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KU59 EXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KU59 EXW, 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 KU59 EXW registered?

KU59 EXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is KU59 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU59 EXW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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