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LN09 AML

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,303 mi
Last recorded48,303 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 AML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (Loosing Oil) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (Loosing Oil) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both Side Exhaust Clamps Corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2025 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (Loosing Oil) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (Loosing Oil) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both Side Exhaust Clamps Corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2024 46,604 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 53,876 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,723 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 39,906 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 39,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,637 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 37,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2020 37,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,771 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,770 miles

Both front tyres splitting and worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,195 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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LN09 AML is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 LN09 AML, 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 LN09 AML registered?

LN09 AML is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is LN09 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN09 AML shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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