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WU59 PXX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,844 mi
Last recorded51,844 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 PXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 51,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 51,564 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 51,503 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 48,795 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 48,795 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 45,359 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 45,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 44,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 44,264 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 40,688 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 28 Nov 2018 37,357 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 37,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,959 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,223 miles

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

N/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE/NAIL.

O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN/TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 33,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

N/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE/NAIL.

O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN/TREAD DAMAGE.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,597 miles

near side front tyre has some side wall damage

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,901 miles

DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-DAMAGE-N/S/F+N/S/R WALL.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,901 miles

DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-DAMAGE-N/S/F+N/S/R WALL.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,810 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 24,274 miles

O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

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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WU59 PXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU59 PXX, 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 WU59 PXX registered?

WU59 PXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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