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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

LR59 FAJMOT history

LR59 FAJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 189,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LR59 FAJ black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
189,074 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 FAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 FAJ was last recorded at 189,074 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 5,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,895 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,179 miles
Average per year
6,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,074 miles
  • 2022 – 183,895 miles
  • 2021 – 181,123 miles
  • 2019 – 167,173 miles
  • 2018 – 159,827 miles
  • 2017 – 153,039 miles
  • 2016 – 146,501 miles
  • 2015 – 139,985 miles
  • 2014 – 132,429 miles
  • 2013 – 126,039 miles
  • 2012 – 104,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,074 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on outer face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower forward arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded above rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,074 miles (+5,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    189,074 miles
    Test number
    677707269331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,895 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    183,895 miles
    Test number
    593629987576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass181,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    181,123 miles
    Test number
    143989158662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail181,123 miles (+2,002)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,123 miles
    Test number
    767276786561
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass179,121 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,121 miles
    Test number
    259199385335
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail179,110 miles (+11,937)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,110 miles
    Test number
    433963020538
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass167,173 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,173 miles
    Test number
    458608168587
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail167,113 miles (+7,286)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,113 miles
    Test number
    194298461053
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass159,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    159,827 miles
    Test number
    407976779969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle and to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail159,827 miles (+6,788)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,827 miles
    Test number
    767160850596
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle and to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass153,039 miles (+6,538)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    153,039 miles
    Test number
    768384765097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,501 miles
    Test number
    595302360171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,501 miles (+6,516)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,501 miles
    Test number
    118631274689
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass139,985 miles (+7,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    139,985 miles
    Test number
    216103105254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass132,429 miles (+6,390)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    132,429 miles
    Test number
    209775384476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,039 miles
    Test number
    285766473435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,039 miles (+21,114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,039 miles
    Test number
    378786273133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass104,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,925 miles
    Test number
    339021202471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 FAJ

Does LR59 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 FAJ is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 FAJ?
The MOT on LR59 FAJ is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 FAJ done?
LR59 FAJ was recorded at 189,074 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,239 miles a year.
Has LR59 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 FAJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR59 FAJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 FAJ find?
LR59 FAJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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