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SW59 MXL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,095 mi
Last recorded36,095 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 36,095 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Oct 2020 34,278 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 31,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 31,757 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 29,412 miles

Both front brake discs corroding slightly

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 29,400 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Both front brake discs corroding slightly

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,471 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 24,516 miles

Nearside Front inner wall perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front inner wall perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2015 20,879 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 20,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,129 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 17,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 14,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,944 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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SW59 MXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW59 MXL, 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 SW59 MXL registered?

SW59 MXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is SW59 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 MXL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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