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LG09 ZFU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,817 mi
Last recorded70,817 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,817 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 70,817 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 63,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 61,850 miles

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2023 61,849 miles

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

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

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

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 54,570 miles

All the brake pipes have been cleaned up & covered in grease or other materials

Both rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Mot carried out in wet & Rainy conditions

Fail 23 Nov 2022 54,569 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pads are very low

Front brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Mot carried out in wet & Rainy conditions

Pass 2 Dec 2021 50,949 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,908 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2019 42,332 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Both rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

exhaust system has minor gas leaks

Fail 3 Dec 2019 42,332 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Both rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

exhaust system has minor gas leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2018 34,234 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 26,285 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 22,408 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,022 miles

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,865 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,838 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,363 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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LG09 ZFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG09 ZFU, 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 LG09 ZFU registered?

LG09 ZFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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