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AC53 SLK

2010 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,096 mi
Last recorded67,096 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk44,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 67,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that has ball joint facing upwards has play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot has signs of grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that travels to the osr flexi hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 63,732 miles

Nearside Front washer jet is lazy drivers covers all the screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly cracking 2018 dot code 225 50 ZR 16 96 W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking badly 2018 dot code (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 60,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 dot code cracking/perished 225 50 zr 16 96 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 dot code perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 60,008 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken in the middle of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 dot code cracking/perished 225 50 zr 16 96 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 dot code perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 56,041 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 55,877 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements prefix number plate letters and numbers have been spaced out (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm that is chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements prefix plate letters and numbers have been spaced out (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 51,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,132 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 48,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 46,603 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,710 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 42,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,399 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,195 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,028 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 14,833 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,556 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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AC53 SLK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 44,432 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 AC53 SLK, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC53 SLK registered?

AC53 SLK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 August 2010.

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