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179 AET

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration179 AET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 79,752 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 79,022 miles

All 4 Tyres Are Cracked And Worn On the Inner Edge

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 78,540 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,324 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,814 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,711 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 73,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,788 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 23 May 2017 70,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,345 miles

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,493 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,363 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 65,357 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,347 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,412 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,519 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 54,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,878 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)

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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179 AET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 59,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 179 AET, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 179 AET registered?

179 AET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is 179 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 179 AET shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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