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SL59 XLS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,445 mi
Last recorded77,445 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 XLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 77,445 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,438 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 76,412 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 75,291 miles

age related under body corrosion

covers fitted masking some items

Pass 16 Mar 2023 74,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,248 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 70,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,272 miles

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,671 miles

front exhaust bracket has broken

Fail 9 Mar 2020 66,670 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket has broken

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,884 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 52,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,932 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 48,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,188 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,186 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 XLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XLS, 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 SL59 XLS registered?

SL59 XLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is SL59 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 XLS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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