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LR59 VRJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,880 mi
Last recorded41,880 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 VRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 41,880 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 41,879 miles

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

low effort to offside park brake

Pass 18 Jan 2025 41,477 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 41,099 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 37,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 36,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 31,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 28,406 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Jan 2019 28,405 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 27,807 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 27,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,598 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,867 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 24,722 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 24,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 23,660 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 VRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LR59 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

LR59 VRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2009.

Is LR59 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 VRJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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