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LC59 ARX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,024 mi
Last recorded88,024 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 ARX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,024 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 87,990 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,263 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 74,231 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 71,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 corner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 71,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 corner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 67,903 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays over most of brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2019 62,584 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 62,584 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 56,762 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 50,359 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,852 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,850 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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LC59 ARX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LC59 ARX, 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 LC59 ARX registered?

LC59 ARX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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