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OV59 MLN

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,326 mi
Last recorded47,326 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 MLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 47,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 47,326 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 46,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 46,320 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both trailing arm bushes splitting and worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 44,680 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,473 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 42,472 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,293 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 42,293 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,434 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,115 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,372 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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OV59 MLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV59 MLN, 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 OV59 MLN registered?

OV59 MLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is OV59 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 MLN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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