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V66 LJT

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,320 mi
Last recorded71,320 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 LJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 71,320 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on the limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 71,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on the limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 61,663 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 61,651 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,734 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 55,726 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 49,763 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,571 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,853 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 20,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,122 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 14,472 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 11,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 8,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 6,888 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 5,666 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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V66 LJT 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 84.2%.

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 V66 LJT, 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 V66 LJT registered?

V66 LJT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2009.

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