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2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,508 mi
Last recorded89,508 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 COT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 89,508 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 87,474 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,487 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,893 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,726 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 81,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,827 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 75,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2018 75,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to misting inside lense and mark on lense (1.8.A.1b)

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,598 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)

corrosion on rear part of n/s & o/s main brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,090 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 66,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,866 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,104 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,629 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 52,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,022 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 32,022 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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1 COT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 1 COT, 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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1 COT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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