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A23 FSE

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,742 mi
Last recorded47,742 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 FSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 47,742 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 43,636 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 43,636 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 36,662 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 36,662 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 36,340 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,192 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 34,006 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,744 miles

Emission limits were tested & met but DSM could not register the result.

Fail 17 Feb 2020 32,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emission limits were tested & met but DSM could not register the result.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,827 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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A23 FSE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A23 FSE, 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 A23 FSE registered?

A23 FSE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is A23 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 FSE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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