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YX59 UMF

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,114 mi
Last recorded68,114 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 UMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 68,114 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,856 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 63,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 63,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 59,735 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 59,735 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,280 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 54,276 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 44,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,696 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,059 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 34,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2017 30,875 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 25,875 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,048 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,667 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,426 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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YX59 UMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX59 UMF, 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 YX59 UMF registered?

YX59 UMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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