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White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

R16 ABPMOT history

R16 ABP is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 28,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
28,536 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ABP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ABP was last recorded at 28,536 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,025 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,511 miles
Average per year
2,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,536 miles
  • 2024 – 25,025 miles
  • 2023 – 21,686 miles
  • 2022 – 18,005 miles
  • 2021 – 15,018 miles
  • 2020 – 12,174 miles
  • 2018 – 11,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,536 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 22 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,536 miles (+3,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    28,536 miles
    Test number
    388349165290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass25,025 miles (+3,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    25,025 miles
    Test number
    963100297304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass21,686 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    21,686 miles
    Test number
    612132525128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,005 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    18,005 miles
    Test number
    772247593305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,018 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    15,018 miles
    Test number
    704723901193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Fail14,998 miles (+2,824)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,998 miles
    Test number
    597567641448
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass12,174 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    12,174 miles
    Test number
    768006991666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    11,915 miles
    Test number
    534281435511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 ABP

Does R16 ABP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ABP is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R16 ABP?
The MOT on R16 ABP is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 ABP done?
R16 ABP was recorded at 28,536 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,281 miles a year.
Has R16 ABP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ABP has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on R16 ABP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 ABP find?
R16 ABP passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost.

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