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971 CUP

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,473 mi
Last recorded47,473 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration971 CUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,696 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 45,836 miles

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2023 45,075 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 45,068 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 45,062 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 41,860 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,952 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,315 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,635 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 15,826 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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971 CUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 971 CUP, 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 971 CUP registered?

971 CUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is 971 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 971 CUP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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