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29 MY

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,711 mi
Last recorded56,711 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 MY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 56,711 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 54,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 52,552 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 52,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,258 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 44,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Dec 2017 43,895 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,430 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,213 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 36,044 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 34,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 32,798 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,547 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 22,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,549 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,046 miles

all tyres pershing on side walls

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,370 miles

all tyres outer tyreside walls slight cracking to tyre outer side walls

Pass 18 Jun 2007 15,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,399 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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29 MY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 29 MY, 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 29 MY registered?

29 MY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is 29 MY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 MY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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