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789 PMM

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration789 PMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 101,115 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 101,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,798 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 100,489 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 100,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,915 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 99,685 miles

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

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

middle back box off exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,512 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,294 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 98,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,017 miles

exhaust rusty

tested car in wet

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,062 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,253 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge close to 2mm.

off side front tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,923 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,499 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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789 PMM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 789 PMM, 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 789 PMM registered?

789 PMM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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