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C3 RDG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,367 mi
Last recorded71,367 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 RDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 71,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2025 69,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2025 69,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2024 66,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,483 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,088 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 52,775 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 49,510 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,060 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,088 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 38,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 35,737 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 35,738 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,192 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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C3 RDG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 C3 RDG, 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 C3 RDG registered?

C3 RDG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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