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A17 FBA

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,842 mi
Last recorded89,842 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,842 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,138 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 86,125 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 86,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,015 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,093 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,913 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 58,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on tread on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,834 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 47,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/front tyre nearly bald on both edges & perishing

o/s/front tyre nearly bald on outer edge & perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,052 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 40,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,503 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 3 Nov 2008 33,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,050 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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A17 FBA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 FBA, 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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A17 FBA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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