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23 AJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,306 mi
Last recorded59,306 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 AJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 59,306 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 57,529 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 55,519 miles

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,545 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,991 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 49,926 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 49,926 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,640 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,871 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,930 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

slight oil leak from engine and on gearbox electric plug

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,102 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,197 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 12 Aug 2011 25,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,536 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,222 miles

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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23 AJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 23 AJ, 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 23 AJ registered?

23 AJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is 23 AJ safe to buy?

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