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NC59 MPE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,275 mi
Last recorded85,275 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC59 MPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 85,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 85,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 85,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 85,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 82,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush bonding separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes slightly cracking/perishing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit; at 2.5mm

Fail 8 Jun 2017 68,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes slightly cracking/perishing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit; at 2.5mm

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,122 miles

front control arm bushes worn

nsf ball joint cover slightly split

Fail 14 Jun 2016 56,120 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front control arm bushes worn

nsf ball joint cover slightly split

strong advise - osr tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,261 miles

nsf slight play in wheel bearing

nsf tyre 2.5mm

strong advise - osf tyre perished and worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,345 miles

ns wiper smearing

osf tyre cracking and worn unevenly

rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2012 13,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre damaged

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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NC59 MPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NC59 MPE, 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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NC59 MPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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