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FL59 FWA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,128 mi
Last recorded133,128 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 FWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 133,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 125,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 125,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 117,369 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 117,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 103,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,981 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 89,974 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,444 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,388 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve is perished

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,388 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve is perished

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,069 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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FL59 FWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL59 FWA, 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 FL59 FWA registered?

FL59 FWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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