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FX16 LJC

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,288 mi
Last recorded57,288 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 57,288 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 50,075 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 50,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 43,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 43,695 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 43,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 43,379 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,486 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,207 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,430 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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FX16 LJC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 FX16 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

FX16 LJC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is FX16 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX16 LJC 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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