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SS59 SMS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,040 mi
Last recorded47,040 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS59 SMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 47,040 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 46,749 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 43,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,604 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 40,754 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 39,550 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,930 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,716 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 20,536 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,059 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 SMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SMS, 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 SMS registered?

SS59 SMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is SS59 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS59 SMS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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