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LG59 LYN

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,713 mi
Last recorded65,713 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 65,713 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 61,827 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 54,888 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 54,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 48,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,291 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 39,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 33,562 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 23,204 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 23,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 13,557 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,557 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 9,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 7,583 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 LYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LYN, 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 LYN registered?

LG59 LYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is LG59 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 LYN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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