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FV65 ZPS

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,006 mi
Last recorded101,006 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 ZPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 101,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,125 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 93,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 93,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded across inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded across inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,414 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,818 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 50,838 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 36,491 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 36,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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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FV65 ZPS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPS, 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 FV65 ZPS?

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What year was FV65 ZPS registered?

FV65 ZPS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 February 2016.

Is FV65 ZPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 ZPS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV65 ZPS have outstanding finance?

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