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SO59 KGE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,076 mi
Last recorded33,076 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 KGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 33,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 29,579 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 29,563 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 25,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under covers fitted.

Fail 19 Jan 2024 25,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessive cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessive cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Under covers fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 23,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 21,099 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 17,947 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jan 2021 17,947 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Dec 2019 14,889 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2019 10,150 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 7,889 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 5,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 4,151 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 3,986 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 3,492 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 2,918 miles

cut on n/side front tyre outer wall

cut out of n/side front tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 2,298 miles

cut & cut out of n/side front tyre outer wall

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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SO59 KGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO59 KGE, 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 SO59 KGE registered?

SO59 KGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SO59 KGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO59 KGE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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