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AD03 WDE

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,858 mi
Last recorded57,858 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 57,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 57,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 54,258 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,138 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 44,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 44,771 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,922 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2019 40,689 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 36,806 miles

Nearside front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2017 34,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,082 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,826 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 28,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,564 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,091 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,516 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,172 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,617 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 21,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,876 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 5 Feb 2008 17,402 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 13,461 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,736 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 WDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WDE, 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 AD03 WDE registered?

AD03 WDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 WDE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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