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W16 HES

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests61 (47 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate77%

Mileage

106,678 mi
Last recorded106,678 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 HES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

47 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 106,678 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 17 Dec 2025 68,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 113,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 62,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight corrosion starting on middle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

eml on but not testable for year of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2024 53,026 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 102,574 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 112,660 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 44,971 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 99,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OUTER SKLN RUSTED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 107,578 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 37,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 37,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 96,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 103,450 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,896 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 30,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 97,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 93,452 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 93,451 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 26,372 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 26,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,588 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 83,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 91,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,948 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 89,022 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,393 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2017 83,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre tread worn low

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,060 miles

front brake discs and pads worn thin

Fail 1 Apr 2016 68,060 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs and pads worn thin

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,954 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,582 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 57,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 83,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,171 miles

front brake pads wearing low

mid'exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2014 54,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

mid'exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2012 48,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2011 74,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,083 miles

light cracking on o/s and n/s front tyre outer sidewalls but not exposing ply or cord

Fail 23 Mar 2011 48,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light cracking on o/s and n/s front tyre outer sidewalls but not exposing ply or cord

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,479 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,476 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,906 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,709 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 44,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,141 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,802 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,993 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 20,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,867 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,277 miles

advice,o/s front tyre 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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W16 HES is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 61 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77%.

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 W16 HES, 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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W16 HES is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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