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A20 HCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,084 mi
Last recorded99,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 99,084 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 91,440 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 91,440 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 91,160 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,598 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 72,141 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,348 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 61,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,693 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,455 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 38,455 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,819 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 28,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,395 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,544 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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A20 HCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A20 HCJ, 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 A20 HCJ registered?

A20 HCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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