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LR59 FAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,074 mi
Last recorded189,074 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 189,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 183,895 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 181,123 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 181,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 179,121 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 179,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 167,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 167,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 159,827 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle and to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 159,827 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle and to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 153,039 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 146,501 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 146,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 132,429 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 126,039 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 126,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,925 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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LR59 FAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LR59 FAJ, 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 LR59 FAJ registered?

LR59 FAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LR59 FAJ safe to buy?

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