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EF59 VJY

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 77,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 67,606 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 67,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,559 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 50,997 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,471 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 41,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,225 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 17,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 12,853 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 11,617 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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EF59 VJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF59 VJY, 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 EF59 VJY registered?

EF59 VJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is EF59 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 VJY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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