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FJ16 SVP

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,565 mi
Last recorded29,565 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 SVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 29,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 29,565 miles

Fuel hose leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 28,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 27,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 25,697 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 24,421 miles

front tyres badly cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2021 22,811 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 21,111 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 17,418 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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FJ16 SVP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol 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 FJ16 SVP, 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

How do I check the history of FJ16 SVP?

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What year was FJ16 SVP registered?

FJ16 SVP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is FJ16 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ16 SVP 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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