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SS59 GSS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,901 mi
Last recorded71,901 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS59 GSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 71,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust rod bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 69,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 67,111 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 65,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,223 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,422 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 60,389 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 58,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 53,483 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 53,483 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 47,771 miles

All four tyre valves starting to crack

Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,657 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 39,191 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

imbalance in handbrake operation .. left rear low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,606 miles

both front tyres started to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2013 6,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 4,669 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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SS59 GSS 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 84.2%.

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 SS59 GSS, 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 SS59 GSS registered?

SS59 GSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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