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GY59 LGU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,391 mi
Last recorded48,391 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 48,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 46,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2024 46,249 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 44,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 42,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 40,682 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 38,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 35,847 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 35,847 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 33,458 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,415 miles

both front tyres heavily cracked on edges and edges wearing close to legal limit

both rear tyres wearing low

slight low effort on o/s/r parking brake

Pass 8 Nov 2014 24,397 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,062 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre starting to split round inner wall

offside front tyre starting to split round inner wall

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

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 LGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GY59 LGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY59 LGU?

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What year was GY59 LGU registered?

GY59 LGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is GY59 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 LGU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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