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MK59 UKU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,288 mi
Last recorded114,288 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 UKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 114,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(cleaned and under-sealed) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(cleaned and under-sealed) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 112,599 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 109,221 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 104,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 104,770 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 104,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,247 miles

Parking brake only just met its minimum limit

Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,245 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake only just met its minimum limit

Pass 2 Apr 2021 87,591 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,489 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 72,696 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 66,496 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 66,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,168 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,127 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,586 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 53,586 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,842 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,663 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 45,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MK59 UKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MK59 UKU, 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 MK59 UKU registered?

MK59 UKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is MK59 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 UKU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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