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LG09 ZFY

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,648 mi
Last recorded98,648 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 98,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 82,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 76,822 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 76,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,673 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2022 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

engine & underbody covers fitted

engine service light is on

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,125 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 63,712 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 57,438 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 57,438 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 49,117 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip b zone centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 42,213 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 42,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50 16 (4.1.E.1)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 35,257 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2016 35,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords oiuter side wall, 205/55 16 continential premium contact (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 27,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 27,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 21,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel light on please leave enough fuel in the vehicle to carry out a full mot

service indicator on

Fail 20 May 2014 21,144 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel light on please leave enough fuel in the vehicle to carry out a full mot

service indicator on

Pass 28 May 2013 16,679 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2012 6,854 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 ZFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LG09 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

LG09 ZFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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