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LG59 JTO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,006 mi
Last recorded77,006 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,006 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 73,641 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 73,639 miles

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 21 Nov 2023 69,744 miles

Exhaust to gearbox mount bracket broken.

Indicator and wiper switches not secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing on edges , with side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S tyres worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S F & O/S/R wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,383 miles

Indicator switch insecure also windscreen wiper and main beam switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge / slight side wall damage recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside seat belt not retracting fully / slow

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 66,383 miles

Indicator switch insecure also windscreen wiper and main beam switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge / slight side wall damage recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside seat belt not retracting fully / slow

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 62,782 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and O/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sign of slight corrosion O/S front to rear steel brake pipe

Steering column switches slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 62,775 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and O/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sign of slight corrosion O/S front to rear steel brake pipe

Steering column switches slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,892 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most bushes perishing slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and O/S/R wheel rims . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sign of slight corrosion O/S - front to rear brake pipe.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,775 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and O/S/R wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively --Pads wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 50,480 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively --Pads wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 43,166 miles

N/S/R tyre worn down to wear indicator

O/S/F wheel rim distorted

O/S/R and front tyres getting close to wear indicators

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,690 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,834 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,544 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 JTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG59 JTO, 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 JTO registered?

LG59 JTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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