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AF16 TBU

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,431 mi
Last recorded128,431 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 TBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 128,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Plastic under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,829 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Plastic under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2024 102,432 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

undercover covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,614 miles

full plastic covers fitted to undersideof vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,190 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,761 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 54,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,115 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 25,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle front wheel arch liner loose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AF16 TBU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF16 TBU, 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 AF16 TBU registered?

AF16 TBU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 TBU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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