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ML59 XLA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,050 mi
Last recorded33,050 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 XLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 33,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 31,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 30,510 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 29,221 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 27,693 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 26,450 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 25,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 23,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,446 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,829 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall but not to cords

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 15,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 11,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 6,680 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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ML59 XLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML59 XLA, 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 ML59 XLA registered?

ML59 XLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is ML59 XLA safe to buy?

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