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GY59 BTE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,801 mi
Last recorded90,801 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 BTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 90,786 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 88,284 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,841 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,083 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,113 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 80,111 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside to offside flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Times two (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,419 miles

centre exhaust where in splits into 2 pieces has a slight crack in it

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,700 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 60,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,989 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges on fron tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 47,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,963 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 34,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,942 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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GY59 BTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey 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 GY59 BTE, 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 GY59 BTE registered?

GY59 BTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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