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LG59 HBC

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,950 mi
Last recorded16,950 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 16,950 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 14,515 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective 2x both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2023 12,725 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 11,286 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 11,109 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 10,461 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 10,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 10,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 9,534 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has slight age cracks

Pass 9 Nov 2016 8,548 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD DETERIATION

Pass 17 Nov 2015 7,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 24 Nov 2014 6,855 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre has a deep cut (not showing cords)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 6,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre has a deep cut (not showing cords)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 6,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 4,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has several chunks out of outer sidewall not showing cords

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 HBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

LG59 HBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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The MOT history for LG59 HBC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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