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FD65 WEW

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,448 mi
Last recorded33,448 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD65 WEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 33,448 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 30,270 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 30,201 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 25,621 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 22,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 19,658 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 16,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 14,893 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 14,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 13,605 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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FD65 WEW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol 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 FD65 WEW, 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 FD65 WEW registered?

FD65 WEW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 2016.

Is FD65 WEW safe to buy?

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