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VU59 FKP

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,532 mi
Last recorded65,532 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 FKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 65,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,868 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 62,828 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 24 May 2024 61,942 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 61,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,584 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 57,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 54,461 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,687 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,993 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 48,989 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect SPACED (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect SPACED (0.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 42,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,863 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,230 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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VU59 FKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU59 FKP, 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

How do I check the history of VU59 FKP?

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What year was VU59 FKP registered?

VU59 FKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is VU59 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU59 FKP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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