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FY59 UWF

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,159 mi
Last recorded92,159 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 UWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,159 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 90,290 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and inside ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside reaction arm, front bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 24 Apr 2025 90,284 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and inside ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside reaction arm, front bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear offside and nearside exhaust clamps are corroded and broken

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery weak, failed during test

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,078 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 87,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 83,720 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 80,109 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,364 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHIOCLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

damage to nearside lower sill cover.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

near side front jacking pad missing

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 27 Jan 2021 75,364 miles

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

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

CARRIED OUT VEHIOCLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

damage to nearside lower sill cover.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

near side front jacking pad missing

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,316 miles

Nearside Front Jacking pad missing

Cover & Trays obstructing view

Fail 7 Jan 2020 72,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cover & Trays obstructing view

Nearside Front Jacking pad missing

Offside Front Track rod end fitted incorrectly (left fitted to right)

Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,817 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,332 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

underbody covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 63,332 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,519 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,510 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,700 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 46,700 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,396 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,172 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,468 miles

rear brake discs wearing thin

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 UWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY59 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

FY59 UWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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