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KY59 FZS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,099 mi
Last recorded109,099 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 FZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 109,099 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 108,992 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 104,209 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 104,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,520 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 92,360 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracked but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracked but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes over subframe corroded and coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,918 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,288 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,288 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,930 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 68,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,130 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,243 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 56,242 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,151 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Fail 27 Aug 2015 50,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,718 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,438 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 34,438 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,782 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 26,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

KY59 FZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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