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AD52 EOP

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

48,381 mi
Last recorded48,381 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 48,381 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 48,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 47,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 47,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 45,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 45,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 43,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 41,637 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 May 2022 41,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2021 40,093 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diff mount perished

Fail 24 May 2021 40,093 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

diff mount perished

Pass 27 May 2020 39,158 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear exhaust but one rusty

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 39,099 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear exhaust but one rusty

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 38,314 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top to bottom slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 38,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top to bottom slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 36,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 35,846 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,254 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 33,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,456 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 24 Apr 2013 26,658 miles

headlamp main beam flash switch is inop

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,016 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,348 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,156 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,406 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 7,852 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 7,374 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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AD52 EOP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 AD52 EOP, 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 AD52 EOP registered?

AD52 EOP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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