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LB59 CPV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,407 mi
Last recorded146,407 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 CPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 146,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 139,233 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 129,369 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside, offside and centre pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Sep 2023 122,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,660 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,058 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,311 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 19 Oct 2020 100,311 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside white light (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,720 miles

Front number plate surround slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Oct 2018 84,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cuts not showing cordes at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak coming from engine area

Pass 7 Dec 2017 75,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Dec 2016 63,672 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,096 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Nov 2014 42,607 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Nov 2013 32,296 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,083 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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LB59 CPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LB59 CPV, 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 LB59 CPV registered?

LB59 CPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is LB59 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB59 CPV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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