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GU59 VLY

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,595 mi
Last recorded53,595 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 53,595 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 52,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 48,440 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 43,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 38,595 miles

Exhaust mounting cracked, but not insecure.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 33,887 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 31,305 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 29,146 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 23,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 17,411 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 11,519 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 9,983 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 8,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 6,709 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 4,999 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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GU59 VLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GU59 VLY, 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 GU59 VLY registered?

GU59 VLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 VLY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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