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GY09 SYS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,938 mi
Last recorded100,938 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 SYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 100,938 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 100,158 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 100,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,341 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 92,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,299 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 86,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,722 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 67,564 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 67,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PLUS BULGE ON INNER WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 56,843 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 7 May 2016 45,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 34,719 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 23,637 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 15,864 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 12,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot area full not inspected

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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GY09 SYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY09 SYS, 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 GY09 SYS registered?

GY09 SYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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The MOT history for GY09 SYS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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