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J3 OJA

2016 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,968 mi
Last recorded27,968 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk31,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 OJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 27,968 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 101,990 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2025 101,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 26,027 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 96,868 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 23,655 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,095 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2023 91,092 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 18,549 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2021 17,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 72,130 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 72,130 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 15,926 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jul 2020 66,114 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 13,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (225/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 52,543 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 9,183 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 29,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 28,119 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J3 OJA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J3 OJA, 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 J3 OJA registered?

J3 OJA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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