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KY59 FSS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,301 mi
Last recorded96,301 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 FSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 96,301 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 96,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 93,400 miles

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

Gearbox sump heavily corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 93,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 88,513 miles

Both sides parking brake performance low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,430 miles

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

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

Underbody suspension components has surface rust

Pass 29 Jun 2021 71,463 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 71,463 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 70,424 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 70,424 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 70,411 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light dimmer than offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 50,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance inner lens dull (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight kurb damage in side wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,819 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 43,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 35,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,802 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,373 miles

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

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

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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KY59 FSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY59 FSS, 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 KY59 FSS registered?

KY59 FSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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