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A2 VDV

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,064 mi
Last recorded42,064 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 42,064 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 42,064 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 42,039 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,676 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion at suspension components

exhaust outer skin split

Pass 3 Mar 2022 38,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,430 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 36,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 34,045 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 28,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 26,439 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,128 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,463 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 24,463 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,200 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,268 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,291 miles

All tyres have cracked sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,506 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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A2 VDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A2 VDV, 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 A2 VDV registered?

A2 VDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is A2 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VDV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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