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R11 LJG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,675 mi
Last recorded17,675 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 LJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 17,675 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 17,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 16,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 16,396 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 15,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 09 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 15,566 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 15,400 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 13,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to both front tyre side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 10,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 10,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 8,007 miles

nsf wheel rim bent slightly

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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R11 LJG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R11 LJG, 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 R11 LJG registered?

R11 LJG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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The MOT history for R11 LJG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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