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YK59 LCG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,294 mi
Last recorded78,294 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 LCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 78,294 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 78,294 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,063 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,771 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 61,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,824 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,981 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2019 33,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 31,713 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,101 miles

Nearside Rear tyre screw

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,454 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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YK59 LCG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YK59 LCG, 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 YK59 LCG registered?

YK59 LCG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is YK59 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 LCG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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