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GU16 ABK

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,022 mi
Last recorded173,022 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 ABK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 173,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 157,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 134,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,303 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 104,303 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,322 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,458 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,664 miles

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

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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GU16 ABK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU16 ABK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU16 ABK registered?

GU16 ABK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is GU16 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 ABK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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