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FJ59 KYK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,526 mi
Last recorded126,526 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 KYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 126,526 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 126,459 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,071 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 122,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

gearbox sump corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 108,692 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 108,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 102,978 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,841 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,018 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 59,645 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 59,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 48,626 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 38,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,317 miles

rear tyres getting slightly low on tread

Fail 26 Sep 2012 33,317 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres getting slightly low on tread

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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FJ59 KYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FJ59 KYK, 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 FJ59 KYK registered?

FJ59 KYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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