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YC59 CJO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,934 mi
Last recorded112,934 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 CJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 112,934 miles

ALL tyres very slightly perished

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Light corrosion starting to form on all suspension components

Fail 24 Apr 2026 112,933 miles

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

ALL tyres very slightly perished

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Light corrosion starting to form on all suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2025 112,243 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear subframe inc arms and bushes have very slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 109,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2023 109,343 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2023 109,137 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO > 4% test aborted. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 105,938 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,628 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 100,620 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 96,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 91,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 90,866 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 90,866 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,117 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,636 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,097 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,689 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 66,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,597 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,841 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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YC59 CJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YC59 CJO, 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 YC59 CJO registered?

YC59 CJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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