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J99 LYA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,581 mi
Last recorded51,581 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 51,581 miles

all suspension components on front axle have corrosion

park brake just met efficiency requirements, may need adjustment

Fail 16 May 2026 51,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components on front axle have corrosion

park brake just met efficiency requirements, may need adjustment

Pass 1 Jul 2025 51,590 miles

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

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2025 51,589 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 50,007 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside/Nearside rear tyre's slightly perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2024 50,007 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside/Nearside rear tyre's slightly perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside/Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 49,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside/Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 48,363 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,530 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 47,529 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 46,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 41,943 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 41,943 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 38,442 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 35,083 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 31,244 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 27,671 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,123 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 21,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,199 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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J99 LYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J99 LYA, 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 J99 LYA registered?

J99 LYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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