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SV59 YLO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,864 mi
Last recorded62,864 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 YLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 62,864 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 60,637 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 58,570 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 57,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 55,222 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,078 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 54,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,546 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 46,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm (1.6mm on inner edge.) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm but worn down to 1.6mm on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm but worn down to 1.6mm on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,936 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,298 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 20,785 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 20,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 18,438 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 13,062 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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SV59 YLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV59 YLO, 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 SV59 YLO registered?

SV59 YLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is SV59 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 YLO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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