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LM09 SZU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,284 mi
Last recorded45,284 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 SZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 45,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 45,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 43,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 39,493 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 38,218 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 37,132 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 36,141 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 35,173 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 33,664 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 32,656 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,593 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,455 miles

Offside Front cracking on inner wall

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,490 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 19,827 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,544 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 19,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 May 2012 19,187 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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LM09 SZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LM09 SZU, 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 LM09 SZU registered?

LM09 SZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is LM09 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 SZU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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