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LN59 OEG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,721 mi
Last recorded124,721 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 OEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 124,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 119,853 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,487 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 114,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,475 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 106,332 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,027 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes perished (back arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,123 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,793 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,788 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

tyre sizes different front to rear

Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,068 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges....... both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 75,051 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges....... both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,172 miles

Rear both tyres wearing on inside

covers fittted underneath

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,158 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 40,750 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,419 miles

undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,446 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LN59 OEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LN59 OEG, 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 LN59 OEG registered?

LN59 OEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is LN59 OEG safe to buy?

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