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G4 DLP

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,714 mi
Last recorded53,714 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 53,714 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 53,234 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 53,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,778 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 49,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

TPM light on

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,814 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 46,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,288 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 44,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 35,807 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,295 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2019 18,939 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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G4 DLP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G4 DLP, 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 G4 DLP registered?

G4 DLP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is G4 DLP safe to buy?

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