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LM59 DDE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,765 mi
Last recorded117,765 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 117,765 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 116,881 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 116,499 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 116,224 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 115,482 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 114,982 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides covers fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,213 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 110,439 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 108,243 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 108,243 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf hub lower arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,007 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,081 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,655 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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LM59 DDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LM59 DDE, 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 LM59 DDE registered?

LM59 DDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is LM59 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 DDE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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