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LS59 YSN

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,569 mi
Last recorded60,569 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 YSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 60,569 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 60,317 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,263 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 60,245 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 60,235 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS and NS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge round rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 59,499 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 59,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,102 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 59,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front windscreen washers not working [possible no water] (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear o/s handbrake showing low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rear both n/s o/s indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear o/s brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,107 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 49,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 49,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2018 47,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,211 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,091 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 44,091 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,788 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,562 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 33,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2013
Fail 8 Mar 2013 33,177 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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LS59 YSN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LS59 YSN, 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 LS59 YSN registered?

LS59 YSN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is LS59 YSN safe to buy?

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