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SB59 XXR

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 XXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 95,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 94,676 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 88,227 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 88,227 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,897 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 66,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,743 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 61,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 56,059 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 56,059 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,123 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 45,122 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 38,042 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 38,042 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,732 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 8,310 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 7,515 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 5,598 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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SB59 XXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB59 XXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SB59 XXR?

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What year was SB59 XXR registered?

SB59 XXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is SB59 XXR safe to buy?

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