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WU59 WLO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,049 mi
Last recorded78,049 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 WLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 78,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,162 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 72,148 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,487 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,559 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,524 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,887 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,337 miles

front tyres have slight inner edge wear

Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,428 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,230 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,434 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,299 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 25,297 miles

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

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)

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 WLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

WU59 WLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 WLO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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