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AD03 DAB

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,093 mi
Last recorded102,093 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 102,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 101,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,186 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 99,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,559 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lens worn and slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,503 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,862 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,577 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 79,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 70,022 miles

oil leak on gearbox

oil leak on sump

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,551 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,260 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,787 miles

off side srerring rack has slight movment

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,309 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 49,264 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,279 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,279 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,066 miles

air con top up and disinfectant

brake fluid is due to be changed every 2 years

Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,290 miles

recommend a/c top up

recommend brake fluid change every 2 years

Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,602 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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AD03 DAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 AD03 DAB, 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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AD03 DAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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