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FN65 LZO

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,908 mi
Last recorded78,908 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN65 LZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,908 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 73,973 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 73,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, sidewall has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6mm, has cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 68,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 68,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 53,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 49,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,768 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 30,709 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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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FN65 LZO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN65 LZO, 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 FN65 LZO registered?

FN65 LZO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 February 2016.

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