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FT65 GVE

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,405 mi
Last recorded59,405 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT65 GVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 59,405 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 58,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 54,790 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,643 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 45,230 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 39,469 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 32,726 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 32,725 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 25,383 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 25,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 15,576 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 GVE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FT65 GVE, 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 FT65 GVE registered?

FT65 GVE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is FT65 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT65 GVE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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