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SP59 FNY

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,224 mi
Last recorded47,224 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 FNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 47,224 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 45,993 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 44,536 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 44,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 43,177 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 43,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,699 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 39,264 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 39,264 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 37,322 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 34,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,745 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 28,201 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 24,452 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 20,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 17,165 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 11,350 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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SP59 FNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP59 FNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP59 FNY registered?

SP59 FNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is SP59 FNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 FNY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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