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GY09 TFX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,279 mi
Last recorded110,279 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 TFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 110,279 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 110,279 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 109,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 109,574 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 108,730 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 108,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 107,911 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 107,911 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 107,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 107,290 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leakage concealed by undertray. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 105,621 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,521 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

rear exhaust pipe clamp missing.system still supported and no visable blows

Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre, smooth inner shoulder

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,564 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 58,582 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 TFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

GY09 TFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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