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LT09 LFU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,726 mi
Last recorded91,726 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 LFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 91,726 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 91,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 86,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside HEADLIGHT OUTPUT REDUCED BUT STILL WORKING. NO PRODUCT VISIBLE REDUCING OUTPUT.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 86,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside HEADLIGHT OUTPUT REDUCED BUT STILL WORKING. NO PRODUCT VISIBLE REDUCING OUTPUT.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,106 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 63,010 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,745 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 50,206 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,147 miles

n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r tyres getting low on tread

slight distortion in n/s/f alloy wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,244 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,964 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre has minor cut on sidewall

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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LT09 LFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LT09 LFU, 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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LT09 LFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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