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OV59 WCW

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,697 mi
Last recorded95,697 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 95,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 95,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,733 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 91,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm, outer dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,024 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 86,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,751 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 76,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,262 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 51,408 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,237 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 WCW 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 WCW, 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 WCW registered?

OV59 WCW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is OV59 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 WCW 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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