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KY59 OWM

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 OWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 77,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 75,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 74,249 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,795 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,801 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,974 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,859 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,767 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 43,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,167 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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KY59 OWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OWM, 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 KY59 OWM registered?

KY59 OWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is KY59 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 OWM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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