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LG59 EXS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,765 mi
Last recorded138,765 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 EXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 138,765 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 135,036 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 128,489 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 128,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 120,505 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel been welded on inner

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES OVER REAR AXLE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 114,587 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 114,587 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 106,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipes coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEAGAL LIMIT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,434 miles

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))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,721 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,846 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,641 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 49,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,708 miles

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

streering wheel not central on road test. possibly reason for front tyre feathering and wearing un evenly

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,430 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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LG59 EXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc 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 LG59 EXS, 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 LG59 EXS registered?

LG59 EXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is LG59 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 EXS 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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