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FV65 XET

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,778 mi
Last recorded59,778 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 XET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 59,778 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 59,479 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 46,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 46,834 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 46,566 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 45,859 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 45,859 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH PLATES (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 45,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 44,156 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2019 40,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,992 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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FV65 XET 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 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 FV65 XET, 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 FV65 XET registered?

FV65 XET is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is FV65 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 XET shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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