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A8 LJN

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,265 mi
Last recorded22,265 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 22,265 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 20,764 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 20,763 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 18,659 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 16,159 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 13,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 12,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 10,003 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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A8 LJN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A8 LJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 LJN registered?

A8 LJN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is A8 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 LJN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 LJN have outstanding finance?

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