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SG59 TKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,587 mi
Last recorded41,587 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 41,587 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 40,535 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 39,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 34,871 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 30,997 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 30,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 24,889 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion on both front shock absorber casings

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2020 23,729 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 23,729 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 22,967 miles

slight corrosion and shudder in rear brakes

Fail 7 Jan 2019 22,967 miles

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

slight corrosion and shudder in rear brakes

Pass 4 Jan 2018 21,968 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 21,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,861 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 18,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 18,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,004 miles

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

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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SG59 TKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SG59 TKJ, 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 SG59 TKJ registered?

SG59 TKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is SG59 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 TKJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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