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F7 FON

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,568 mi
Last recorded69,568 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 FON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 69,568 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 50,816 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres (inner side walls) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,881 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 43,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 33,929 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 28,621 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 28,619 miles

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

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

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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F7 FON 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 77.8%.

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 F7 FON, 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 F7 FON registered?

F7 FON is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is F7 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for F7 FON shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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