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GU16 CXL

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,675 mi
Last recorded33,675 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 CXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 33,675 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 33,105 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 32,506 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 31,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 27,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 21,435 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 21,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 13,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 4,109 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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GU16 CXL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CXL, 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 GU16 CXL registered?

GU16 CXL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GU16 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 CXL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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