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KY59 CXS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,081 mi
Last recorded112,081 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 CXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 112,081 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 103,027 miles

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,218 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,245 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,732 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 75,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked up (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,127 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake:parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 28 Feb 2019 63,026 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cuts noted to offside front tyre sidewalls

parking brake:parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2018 60,518 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cuts noted to offside front tyre sidewalls

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cuts noted offside front tyre inner & outer sidewalls

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

parking brake:parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,779 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nail in nearside rear tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,913 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KY59 CXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY59 CXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY59 CXS registered?

KY59 CXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is KY59 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 CXS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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