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RX59 LCF

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,282 mi
Last recorded74,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 LCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 74,282 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2026 74,282 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 70,494 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,284 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 67,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,167 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,861 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

unable to check all of chassis due to manufacturer covers

Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,790 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 46,368 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,747 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 42,745 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 38,501 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,611 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,546 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 25,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,970 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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RX59 LCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RX59 LCF, 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

How do I check the history of RX59 LCF?

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What year was RX59 LCF registered?

RX59 LCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is RX59 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX59 LCF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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