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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LR59 VRUMOT history

LR59 VRU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 62,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LR59 VRU black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,380 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VRU was last recorded at 62,380 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 7,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,566 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,814 miles
Average per year
2,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,380 miles
  • 2024 – 54,566 miles
  • 2023 – 51,137 miles
  • 2022 – 48,601 miles
  • 2021 – 47,883 miles
  • 2020 – 47,275 miles
  • 2019 – 47,034 miles
  • 2018 – 45,363 miles
  • 2017 – 42,366 miles
  • 2016 – 39,818 miles
  • 2015 – 36,465 miles
  • 2014 – 32,261 miles
  • 2013 – 27,086 miles
  • 2012 – 26,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,380 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear lower arm bushes worn

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,380 miles (+7,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,380 miles
    Test number
    439440683669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear lower arm bushes worn
  2. Pass54,566 miles (+3,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    765246003292
    • AdvisoryBoth front rear lower arm bushes worn
  3. Pass51,137 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    496597931984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,601 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,601 miles
    Test number
    642998776648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,883 miles
    Test number
    972249567319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,883 miles (+608)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,883 miles
    Test number
    955144143646
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass47,275 miles (+241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,275 miles
    Test number
    583708127919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass47,034 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,034 miles
    Test number
    313870709983
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres light cracks to rubber
  9. Pass45,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    375045964757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,363 miles (+2,997)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    681534263923
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass42,366 miles (+2,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,366 miles
    Test number
    391367028142
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass39,818 miles (+3,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,818 miles
    Test number
    634435339770
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency low=17%
  13. Pass36,465 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,465 miles
    Test number
    496711031558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,261 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,261 miles
    Test number
    429903674226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,086 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,086 miles
    Test number
    418613883262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,319 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,319 miles
    Test number
    549592082297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

Questions about LR59 VRU

Does LR59 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VRU is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VRU?
The MOT on LR59 VRU is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 VRU done?
LR59 VRU was recorded at 62,380 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 2,766 miles a year.
Has LR59 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VRU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR59 VRU 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 VRU find?
LR59 VRU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear lower arm bushes worn.

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