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G8 ECJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,085 mi
Last recorded33,085 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 ECJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 33,085 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 33,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 30,733 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 46,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 26,381 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,472 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 25,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 22,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 20,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge and slightly perishing also n/s/f has damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres have cuts in them but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,879 miles

Nearside 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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G8 ECJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 G8 ECJ, 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 G8 ECJ registered?

G8 ECJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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