2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · A24 DAT
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 25,631 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A24 DAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 25,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
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A24 DAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Slk (A24 DAT) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in three places 225/40”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear on lock (5.3.4 (b) ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear on lock (5.3.4 (b)”.
A24 DAT Mileage History
- 28/09/202314,389 mi
- 01/10/202419,184 mi+4,795 mi
- 25/04/202522,777 mi+3,593 mi
- 23/04/202625,628 mi+2,851 mi
- 23/04/202625,631 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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