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79 ACA

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,540 mi
Last recorded58,540 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 ACA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 58,540 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,843 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 45,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 39,528 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 33,598 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,332 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 21,999 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 13,841 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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79 ACA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 31,228 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 79 ACA, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 79 ACA registered?

79 ACA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is 79 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 ACA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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