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R3 TCN

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,504 mi
Last recorded49,504 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 TCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 49,504 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 45,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,271 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 33,378 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,316 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,770 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 30,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,527 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 22,493 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 15 Mar 2013 15,387 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 15,269 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)

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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R3 TCN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R3 TCN, 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 R3 TCN registered?

R3 TCN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is R3 TCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 TCN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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