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LC59 BYP

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,759 mi
Last recorded42,759 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 BYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 42,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 40,973 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 39,257 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 39,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 37,241 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 34,992 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 31,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 28,538 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Fail 11 Aug 2020 28,538 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,505 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Fail 23 Aug 2019 26,505 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 23,812 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 21,024 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 23 Nov 2016 18,814 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 18,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 15,358 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 15,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 11,618 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 11,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 9,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 7,205 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 7,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 BYP 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 68.2%.

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 BYP, 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 BYP registered?

LC59 BYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is LC59 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 BYP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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