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FV59 EFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,040 mi
Last recorded98,040 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 EFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 98,040 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 98,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 94,584 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 90,481 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 90,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,245 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 80,245 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,978 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,359 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 71,359 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,656 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 65,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,832 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 58,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 44,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Sep 2012 28,103 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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FV59 EFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV59 EFA, 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 FV59 EFA registered?

FV59 EFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is FV59 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 EFA shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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