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YT59 NCV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,426 mi
Last recorded79,426 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 NCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,at rear of car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accident damage to front bumper

Fail 2 Sep 2023 79,419 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position accident damage (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,at rear of car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accident damage to front bumper

Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear of car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,875 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 68,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts in outer sidewall (225/40zr18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2019 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts in outer sidewall (225/40zr18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 40,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in the outer sidewall

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2017 40,828 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in the outer sidewall

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,308 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)

underbody shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2016 27,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

underbody shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,780 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,580 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 10,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,422 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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YT59 NCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT59 NCV, 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 YT59 NCV registered?

YT59 NCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is YT59 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 NCV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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