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C17 TMS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,663 mi
Last recorded45,663 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 TMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 45,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 42,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,780 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 39,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 39,824 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 36,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle in NSF wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle in OSF wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 31,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,197 miles

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,311 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 27,311 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,251 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,026 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 21,180 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 18,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 18,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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C17 TMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C17 TMS, 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 C17 TMS registered?

C17 TMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is C17 TMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 TMS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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