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MX59 TZU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 TZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 78,023 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 78,023 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,440 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 72,440 miles

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,958 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 67,930 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,796 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,151 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 51,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,559 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

very slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,346 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,272 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,045 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 19,678 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 14,987 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,137 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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MX59 TZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX59 TZU, 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 MX59 TZU registered?

MX59 TZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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