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FY59 NDL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,605 mi
Last recorded39,605 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 NDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 39,605 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 39,605 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 38,130 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 36,750 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 35,246 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 33,760 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 31,862 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 31,862 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 30,809 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 29,112 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,589 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,443 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 25,443 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres poor

Fail 17 Jun 2013 20,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,949 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 NDL 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 77.8%.

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 NDL, 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 FY59 NDL registered?

FY59 NDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is FY59 NDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 NDL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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