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KU59 VDD

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,641 mi
Last recorded98,641 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 VDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 98,641 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 98,641 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe split while in middle of RBT procedure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 96,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 96,159 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,630 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 92,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle space saver (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 23 Dec 2022 88,656 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Advice being repaired soon (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 84,336 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Advice being repaired soon (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y section (req weld) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,163 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,976 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,397 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 47,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,716 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,214 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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KU59 VDD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU59 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

KU59 VDD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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