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A14 OWD

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,471 mi
Last recorded68,471 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 OWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 68,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 68,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,352 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion on all steel suspension parts

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake back plates corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 Cracks/cuts but no cords showing Also tyres feathering on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear x 2 Shocks corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,302 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides ( corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion starting on steel chassis/suspension components

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

exhaust center box corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 68,302 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides ( corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion starting on steel chassis/suspension components

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,257 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion started on all steel suspension and chassis components

exhaust center box casing corroded

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,079 miles

General corrosion under neath vehicle suspension ,brakes hoses/pipes,exhaust

Nearside Front headlamp has slight condensation in lamp

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting view

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 2 No cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,594 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion starting on all suspension parts

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2019 67,594 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion starting on all suspension parts

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,816 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust middle box corroded

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2018 67,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust middle box corroded

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

general all over suspension corrosion

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,937 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rusty

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

surface rust on front and rear suspension

Fail 17 Mar 2016 65,937 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rusty

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

surface rust on front and rear suspension

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,533 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,745 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,242 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 43,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,046 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 1 Apr 2009 29,956 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,194 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has small cut in outer tyre wall

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 15,813 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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A14 OWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A14 OWD, 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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A14 OWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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