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FY59 CEO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,923 mi
Last recorded52,923 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 CEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 52,923 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 52,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 51,703 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 51,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 50,908 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 49,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 48,013 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted restricting testers full view of brake and fuel pipes

Fail 17 Dec 2021 47,960 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres badly cracking due to age

Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,065 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 46,033 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 40,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted ............wet mot

Pass 12 May 2018 36,872 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 35,841 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/f jacking block missing

n/s/f outer sill damaged

Pass 9 May 2016 29,692 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,043 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,928 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 24,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osf and both rear tyres on limit

Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,976 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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FY59 CEO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY59 CEO, 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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FY59 CEO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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