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LM59 DDV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,881 mi
Last recorded82,881 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 DDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 82,881 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 82,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,370 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 79,370 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 76,590 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 76,590 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,801 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 66,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,895 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,526 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,015 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Fail 22 Nov 2018 49,002 miles

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

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,465 miles

plastic trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2017 46,303 miles

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

plastic trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2016 40,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,118 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 34,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,491 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 25,189 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

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 DDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LM59 DDV, 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 DDV registered?

LM59 DDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is LM59 DDV safe to buy?

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