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FX16 ZJN

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,741 mi
Last recorded55,741 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 55,741 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 55,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 47,226 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,949 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 33,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 33,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 28,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 26,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 19,048 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 ZJN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

FX16 ZJN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is FX16 ZJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX16 ZJN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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