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VK59 KVO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,026 mi
Last recorded47,026 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 KVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 47,026 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 44,422 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 44,422 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 41,008 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 41,002 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 37,983 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 34,609 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 32,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 30,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,396 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 26,189 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2016 25,516 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 22,657 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,503 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,213 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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VK59 KVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK59 KVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK59 KVO registered?

VK59 KVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VK59 KVO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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