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GH03 MEL

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,128 mi
Last recorded40,128 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH03 MEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 40,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 34,233 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 34,320 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 32,508 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2024 32,507 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2023 27,528 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 24 Apr 2023 27,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge,perishing and splitting around outer edge

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2021 22,376 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on tread pattern, not yet exposing cords.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 18,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 12,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge worn low

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner edge worn low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 12,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner edge worn low

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner edge worn low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 10,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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GH03 MEL 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 GH03 MEL, 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 GH03 MEL registered?

GH03 MEL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is GH03 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH03 MEL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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