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BV59 YMF

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,129 mi
Last recorded54,129 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 54,129 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 53,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexys and above rear axle greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 50,554 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 46,837 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 43,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake pads about 3/4 worn

Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 41,180 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2018 37,537 miles

Covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 33,450 miles

Covers fitted.

Shallow cracks in tread and shoulder of both front tyres.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 28,897 miles

Covers fitted to engine bay and underside

Fail 29 Apr 2016 28,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to engine bay and underside

Pass 12 May 2015 22,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shallow cracks in shoulders of front tyres.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 16,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 10,521 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 9,116 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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BV59 YMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BV59 YMF, 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

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What year was BV59 YMF registered?

BV59 YMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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