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GY59 VST

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,399 mi
Last recorded57,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 57,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2026 57,397 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear or lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2025 53,590 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2024 49,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 43,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 42,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 40,434 miles

Exhaust joints rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,979 miles

front brake discs worn/rusty on inner face

Pass 4 Oct 2019 34,820 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 34,819 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Oct 2018 29,703 miles

front brake discs slightly grooved on inner face

Fail 4 Oct 2018 29,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.25mm (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs slightly grooved on inner face

Pass 3 Oct 2017 25,887 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty on inner face

Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,595 miles

front tyre walls cracking slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,494 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,594 miles

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

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 VST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY59 VST, 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 VST registered?

GY59 VST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is GY59 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 VST shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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