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A1 LJT

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,693 mi
Last recorded112,693 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 LJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 112,693 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 43,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,313 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 42,791 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,978 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 42,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,223 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,886 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,493 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,508 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 40,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,983 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 39,054 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 39,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 37,814 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 35,846 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on 2mm wear indicator (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 31,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 24,640 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 24,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished on inner and outer sidewalls and inbetween treads but no visible signs of cord/ply

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,414 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2013 22,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,584 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,233 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,342 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,963 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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A1 LJT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 A1 LJT, 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 A1 LJT registered?

A1 LJT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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