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FT65 APX

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,919 mi
Last recorded32,919 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT65 APX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 32,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 31,358 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 28,975 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 27,437 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 25,656 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 25,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 20,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 17,801 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 12,696 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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FT65 APX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 FT65 APX, 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 FT65 APX?

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What year was FT65 APX registered?

FT65 APX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is FT65 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT65 APX 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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