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AC03 CUG

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,320 mi
Last recorded103,320 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,320 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 103,320 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,461 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 99,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,395 miles

Offside Front tyre tread worn on edges

exhaust fixings deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2016 93,942 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,233 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,849 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,228 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,624 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,656 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,910 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 50,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,621 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 May 2007 45,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 45,435 miles

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 19 Apr 2006 38,453 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 CUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CUG, 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 CUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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