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YY09 FMC

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 87,712 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 70,433 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 70,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,466 miles

general corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,050 miles

general corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,713 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,567 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,786 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 55,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,227 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perishing

advise both front tyres,tread balding inner edges and wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres perishing

advise near side front head lamp beam output deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,983 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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YY09 FMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YY09 FMC, 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 YY09 FMC registered?

YY09 FMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2009.

Is YY09 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY09 FMC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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