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WU59 RHX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,002 mi
Last recorded82,002 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 82,002 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan behind seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 82,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan behind seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,369 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 78,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,958 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,550 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section blowing at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Rear body corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing at weld on middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 69,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 67,360 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 58,127 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2014 44,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,653 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WU59 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

WU59 RHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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