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Y55 UKE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,578 mi
Last recorded19,578 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 UKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 19,578 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 19,108 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 18,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 16,747 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 16,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 15,570 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 15,570 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 14,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 14,268 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 13,260 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 12,222 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 10,876 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 9,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 8,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre lots of deep cuts to outer sideall, 225/40/18y xl

n/s/r tyre cuts to sideall, 245/35/18yxl

Pass 9 May 2013 6,177 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 4,662 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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Y55 UKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 Y55 UKE, 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 Y55 UKE registered?

Y55 UKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is Y55 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 UKE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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