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VE59 LFH

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,757 mi
Last recorded82,757 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 LFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 82,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 79,435 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 79,432 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes corroded at rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 76,114 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 76,111 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 68,896 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 62,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 58,180 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 56,058 miles

Handbrake performance just meeting required guidelines for MOT-monitor

Fail 24 Mar 2020 56,046 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,687 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,866 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,525 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,622 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 29,621 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VE59 LFH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 VE59 LFH, 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 VE59 LFH?

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What year was VE59 LFH registered?

VE59 LFH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is VE59 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 LFH 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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