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MK59 ULZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,330 mi
Last recorded81,330 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,330 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 81,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 80,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 79,338 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,906 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 75,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 73,153 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 68,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,108 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 64,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,564 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 37,183 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 23,295 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,436 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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MK59 ULZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK59 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

MK59 ULZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is MK59 ULZ safe to buy?

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