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F5 GLC

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,044 mi
Last recorded59,044 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 GLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 59,044 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 103,127 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 103,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 59,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 100,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,579 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 98,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 57,457 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 91,907 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 33,567 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 33,567 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 32,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 32,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords two cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 28,553 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides , inner edge of tyres wearing , near side is the worst (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,069 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,685 miles

Exhaust corrosion & cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 74,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,440 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,931 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,047 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,490 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F5 GLC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F5 GLC, 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 F5 GLC registered?

F5 GLC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is F5 GLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 GLC shows 30 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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