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LR59 VRU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,380 mi
Last recorded62,380 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 VRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,380 miles

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

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

rear lower arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Oct 2024 54,566 miles

Both front rear lower arm bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2023 51,137 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,883 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 47,883 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,034 miles

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

both front tyres light cracks to rubber

Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,363 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 45,363 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,818 miles

hand brake efficiency low=17%

Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,465 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,261 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,086 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,319 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 VRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR59 VRU registered?

LR59 VRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LR59 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 VRU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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