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HY59 VAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,647 mi
Last recorded63,647 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 63,647 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 63,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 62,878 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,510 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 62,509 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,241 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,558 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 59,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,663 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 55,356 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,742 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,303 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 44,285 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,937 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,995 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 26,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,554 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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HY59 VAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 HY59 VAJ, 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 HY59 VAJ registered?

HY59 VAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is HY59 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 VAJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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