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VN59 CLO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,414 mi
Last recorded55,414 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 CLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 55,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear subframe repaired covered in underseal

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 55,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear sub frame repair covered in underseal

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame repaired/coved in underseal

Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,095 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 54,092 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Oct 2019 48,828 miles

Nearside Front road wheel buckled slightly on inner bead.

both front tyre wearing very slightly on edges.

corrosion starting in both rear brake pipes ( close to flexi hoses)

Fail 26 Oct 2019 48,828 miles

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

Nearside Front road wheel buckled slightly on inner bead.

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

both front tyre wearing very slightly on edges.

corrosion starting in both rear brake pipes ( close to flexi hoses)

Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,774 miles

nearside front road wheel buckled on inner bead rim

Fail 29 Sep 2018 44,774 miles

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

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

nearside front road wheel buckled on inner bead rim

Pass 7 Oct 2017 40,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a slight tear in outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,990 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 32,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,215 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,479 miles

Nearside front tyre (225/40/18 92Y)outer shoulder has cracks

Nearside rear tyre worn (245/45/18 92Y)

Offside front tyre (225/40/18 92Y)outer shoulder has cracks

Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,251 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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VN59 CLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN59 CLO, 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 VN59 CLO registered?

VN59 CLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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