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SV59 YMU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,961 mi
Last recorded85,961 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 YMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 85,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 83,346 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 79,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 76,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 71,234 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 71,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 67,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 62,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom marked in yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 55,435 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (NOTE : OSR lower than NSR) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs are heavily scored/worn

NSF and NSR tyres have outer wall damage

Nail in tyre NSF and NSR

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,879 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,825 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 25,583 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2013 19,329 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 19,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,940 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 14,939 miles

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

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

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 YMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SV59 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

SV59 YMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is SV59 YMU safe to buy?

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