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FY59 YTG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,762 mi
Last recorded26,762 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 26,762 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 26,611 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 26,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 25,823 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 24,403 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 22,996 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 21,421 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 19,969 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 17,985 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/perish

n/s/f tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 6 Oct 2017 16,659 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 16,589 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 14,956 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 13,474 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 12,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 10,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 9,154 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 YTG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

FY59 YTG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is FY59 YTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 YTG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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