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GF59 JVG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,264 mi
Last recorded157,264 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 JVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 157,264 miles

Fuel Pipe Corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 157,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball Joint on Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball Joint on Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe Corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 152,421 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 152,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle to rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 144,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear clamp left side (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 139,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 139,084 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 132,311 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 132,309 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rears as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 131,964 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded. Covers fitted cannot be fully inspected.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 128,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 111,317 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 111,045 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,033 miles

Offside Front tyre has a large cut to the sidewall

Fail 1 Feb 2018 97,033 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a large cut to the sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,449 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 64,615 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,322 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,829 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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GF59 JVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 GF59 JVG, 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 GF59 JVG registered?

GF59 JVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is GF59 JVG safe to buy?

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