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SK59 LJF

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,952 mi
Last recorded75,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 LJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 75,952 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 75,950 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 73,455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 70,063 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 70,063 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 66,667 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 66,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,545 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 63,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 58,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 50,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Becoming low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 50,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake slow to react

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Becoming low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 46,735 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 46,733 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,824 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,895 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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SK59 LJF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK59 LJF, 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 SK59 LJF registered?

SK59 LJF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SK59 LJF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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