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GX59 YHP

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,662 mi
Last recorded48,662 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 YHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 48,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damaged

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Pass 28 May 2025 45,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 45,309 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 42,105 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 37,873 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 37,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 37,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both pipes cracked in rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres bald on inner edges

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 29,292 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 29,164 miles

front brake discs showing wear

Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,644 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,213 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,948 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 19,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 15,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,265 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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GX59 YHP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX59 YHP, 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 GX59 YHP registered?

GX59 YHP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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