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A16 OEX

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,084 mi
Last recorded67,084 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 67,084 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 63,077 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,593 miles

both headlamps taped to level off beam image

Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,752 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 58,748 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right lhd headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right lhd headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 44,752 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 44,752 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 35,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 26,918 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 21,791 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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A16 OEX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 44,076 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 OEX, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 OEX registered?

A16 OEX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is A16 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 OEX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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