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A25 AKX

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

44,014 mi
Last recorded44,014 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 AKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 44,014 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 44,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 41,850 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 39,721 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 36,849 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,657 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 34,578 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 34,578 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 33,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 33,740 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 33,740 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,585 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre becoming cracked/perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 33,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,748 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,577 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,499 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 24,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 10,389 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 6,944 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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A25 AKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A25 AKX, 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 A25 AKX registered?

A25 AKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is A25 AKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 AKX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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