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SL59 KJO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,098 mi
Last recorded77,098 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,098 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 77,021 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 74,327 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 74,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 72,198 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 72,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,961 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 70,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 57,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,391 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 33,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer fork pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,572 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 25,572 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 14,561 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 14,507 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 10,804 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 7,952 miles

front tyres cracked! (no cords showing)

rear tyres cracked (no cords showing)

Pass 5 May 2012 4,656 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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SL59 KJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SL59 KJO, 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

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What year was SL59 KJO registered?

SL59 KJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2009.

Is SL59 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 KJO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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