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SK59 LJL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,246 mi
Last recorded96,246 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 LJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,246 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 96,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,037 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 78,696 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 78,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 75,849 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,478 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 50,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 38,385 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,424 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 27,424 miles

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

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 LJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

SK59 LJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is SK59 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 LJL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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