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GF59 ZTB

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,023 mi
Last recorded156,023 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 ZTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 156,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 156,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 145,333 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads not visible, outer wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 145,332 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads not visible, outer wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 131,902 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 May 2024 131,889 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play points up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2023 119,834 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 119,827 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 107,214 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 96,899 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 96,897 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 87,108 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 73,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 61,851 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 50,539 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 27,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,365 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,157 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2012 14,968 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 ZTB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTB, 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 GF59 ZTB registered?

GF59 ZTB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is GF59 ZTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 ZTB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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