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AU16 ZFG

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,510 mi
Last recorded66,510 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 ZFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 66,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly delaminated. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper end loose but not sharp,insecure or protruding.

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Moisture inside lens. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 55,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount and air freshener. ()

Pass 22 Feb 2024 48,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 44,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 35,773 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 35,773 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 19,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AU16 ZFG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU16 ZFG, 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 AU16 ZFG registered?

AU16 ZFG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is AU16 ZFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 ZFG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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