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F16 RTN

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,835 mi
Last recorded56,835 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 RTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 56,835 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 56,835 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 52,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

full covers fitted under car

Fail 17 Jan 2025 52,782 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

full covers fitted under car

Pass 26 Jan 2024 50,897 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 49,171 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 49,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 46,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,249 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2019 32,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 28,015 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,310 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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F16 RTN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 38,603 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 F16 RTN, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F16 RTN registered?

F16 RTN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is F16 RTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 RTN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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