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A9 RTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,646 mi
Last recorded14,646 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 RTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 14,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 14,420 miles

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

Nearside Front pad looks low inner pad

Nearside Rear inner pad looks low

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

Offside Front pad looks low inner pad

Offside Rear inner pad looks low

Pass 26 Feb 2024 14,191 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 14,183 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 13,561 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 13,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 13,197 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 13,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 12,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 12,757 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 12,480 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 12,102 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 11,901 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 11,657 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 11,657 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 11,058 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 10,325 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 9,859 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 9,836 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has radial cracks

Offside front tyre has radial cracks

Pass 7 Dec 2010 9,311 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 8,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 24 Dec 2008 6,718 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 5,704 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 4,798 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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A9 RTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 A9 RTJ, 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 A9 RTJ registered?

A9 RTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is A9 RTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 RTJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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