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L111 ELG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,915 mi
Last recorded48,915 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 ELG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 48,915 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 8 Dec 2025 48,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 28 Nov 2024 48,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 46,666 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 44,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 42,450 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 42,382 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o\s and n\s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 39,811 miles

n\s front tyre split on sidewall

o\s front tyre split and worn

Pass 10 Dec 2019 37,226 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 32,994 miles

centre to rear exhaust cracked

n\s front tyre outer wall damaged

o\s rear light lense condensated

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 28,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 28,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 27,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,494 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,374 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 22,359 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,382 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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L111 ELG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L111 ELG, 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 L111 ELG registered?

L111 ELG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 May 2009.

Is L111 ELG safe to buy?

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