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SJ59 ZTO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,754 mi
Last recorded86,754 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 ZTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 81,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 81,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,852 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 72,121 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 72,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides starting to smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm slight movement in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be getting low on inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides starting to fade (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake 24%imbalance

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,420 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has scratches but not excessively blocking drivers view

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Windscreen has scratches but doesnt seriously affect driver view of road

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,253 miles

windscreen scratched but not seriously effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Apr 2015 55,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

windscreen scratched but not seriously effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,499 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,424 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SJ59 ZTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ59 ZTO, 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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SJ59 ZTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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