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FX16 LFD

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,397 mi
Last recorded36,397 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 LFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 36,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 32,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 32,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 27,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 27,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 25,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 21,881 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 17,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 245/40/r17 advan sport (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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FX16 LFD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX16 LFD, 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 FX16 LFD registered?

FX16 LFD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is FX16 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX16 LFD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX16 LFD have outstanding finance?

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