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LW02 SLK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,265 mi
Last recorded49,265 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 49,265 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 48,808 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 48,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 46,795 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 43,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 38,414 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 38,412 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 37,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 35,773 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 30,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 26,845 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 24,384 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 21,403 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,909 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 16,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,852 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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LW02 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc 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 LW02 SLK, 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 LW02 SLK registered?

LW02 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LW02 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW02 SLK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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