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KV59 HWO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,514 mi
Last recorded96,514 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 HWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,514 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,420 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emissions fluctuating (oily).

Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth and cracking/perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,197 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 81,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,095 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 76,083 miles

Emissions not tested drive belt broke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,078 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 73,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,686 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 65,685 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front Aux belt excessively worn

Centre Front EML light on.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Item removed from windscreen before test

N/S/F tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,522 miles

front number plate backing broken

Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,885 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 29,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,853 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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KV59 HWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV59 HWO, 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 KV59 HWO registered?

KV59 HWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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