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AC03 AVN

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,234 mi
Last recorded148,234 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 148,234 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing front edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 145,538 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 145,517 miles

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

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 143,761 miles

EML is illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 137,204 miles

Nearside Front tyre has 2mm of tread

Fail 27 Feb 2017 137,204 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has 2mm of tread

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,308 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 133,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 126,277 miles

Oil leak

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

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

engine managment light stays on.

exhaust system rusty.

front exhaust mount corroded.

front number plate cracked.

front tyre size 205/55 16 rear 215/55 16

rear metal brake pipes rusty.

steering damper arm has slight misting of oil.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 118,813 miles

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

Oil leak

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

exhaust system rusty.

front exhaust mount corroded.

front tyre size 205/55 16 rear 255/50 16

o/s/n/s/r metal brake pipes rusty.

rear tyres starting to wear through centre of tread.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 118,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

exhaust system rusty.

front exhaust mount corroded.

front tyre size 205/55 16 rear 255/50 16

o/s/n/s/r metal brake pipes rusty.

rear tyres starting to wear through centre of tread.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,938 miles

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

Rear exhaust system started to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2011 108,755 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 103,975 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 93,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 93,953 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 78,797 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 78,797 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,684 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 63,684 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,280 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 40,642 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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AC03 AVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AC03 AVN, 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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AC03 AVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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