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LX09 TUU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,957 mi
Last recorded83,957 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 TUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 83,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At weld of offside pipe out of Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 83,957 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At weld of offside pipe out of Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,473 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At weld of offside pipe out of Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 77,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At weld of offside pipe out of Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 44,030 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At weld of offside pipe out of Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 39,736 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At weld of offside pipe out of Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 39,724 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At weld of offside pipe out of Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 35,973 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 35,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 34,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 33,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 29,090 miles

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,741 miles

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Fail 7 Aug 2017 23,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade distorted (8.2.2)

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,442 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 18,909 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 18,290 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,249 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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LX09 TUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX09 TUU, 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 LX09 TUU registered?

LX09 TUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is LX09 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 TUU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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