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LT09 LKY

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,990 mi
Last recorded40,990 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 40,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 38,130 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 35,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 32,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play There’s a lot of movement in this ball joint but not enough to fail mot test - recommend replacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 25,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting low on tread but still serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 25,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting low on tread but still serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 18,714 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 17,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 16,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 15,738 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 15,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 14,974 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 14,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 13,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 12,105 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 9,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 9,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,543 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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LT09 LKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LKY, 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 LT09 LKY registered?

LT09 LKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is LT09 LKY safe to buy?

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