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SX59 CTO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,772 mi
Last recorded138,772 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX59 CTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 138,772 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 130,987 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 124,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,720 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 109,719 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake? (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 91kgf R 89kgf ---- noises from o/s/r (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear UNDER SEALED - offside and nearside front UNDER SEALED (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,206 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,206 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,889 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,048 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,944 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,551 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 56,551 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,720 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 46,716 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,092 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,423 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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SX59 CTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White 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 SX59 CTO, 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 SX59 CTO registered?

SX59 CTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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