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LE51 MET

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,479 mi
Last recorded76,479 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 MET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 75,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,652 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 74,652 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,400 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 68,400 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,841 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 60,841 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Cracked at bottom (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,923 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on side wall

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,566 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,061 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LE51 MET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LE51 MET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE51 MET registered?

LE51 MET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LE51 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 MET shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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