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AC03 BCK

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,818 mi
Last recorded117,818 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 117,818 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 117,781 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 117,781 miles

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,421 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 117,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 116,941 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 116,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 106,845 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 99,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,576 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 88,002 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 88,002 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 79,282 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 74,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 67,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 59,733 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,747 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,773 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 BCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AC03 BCK, 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 AC03 BCK registered?

AC03 BCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AC03 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 BCK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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