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N16 RUM

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,288 mi
Last recorded52,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 RUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 52,288 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 51,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 51,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 49,255 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 49,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 45,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 44,488 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 44,484 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 43,397 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 39,408 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 27,540 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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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N16 RUM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,786 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 N16 RUM, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N16 RUM registered?

N16 RUM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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