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AE03 SLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

80,825 mi
Last recorded80,825 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 80,825 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,413 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 80,413 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2024 79,672 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 78,382 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 78,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,673 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,344 miles

Central Exhaust joint bolts in poor condition

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 75,590 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,175 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))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 70,521 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 68,636 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 68,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2015 67,454 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 May 2015 67,454 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2014 66,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2013 62,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 60,655 miles

gear box (bolts missing on bracket)

Fail 29 May 2012 60,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

gear box (bolts missing on bracket)

Pass 19 May 2011 57,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 54,341 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 48,788 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 43,585 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 43,585 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 May 2007 39,293 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 39,293 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,892 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 38,892 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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AE03 SLK 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 AE03 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 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 AE03 SLK registered?

AE03 SLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AE03 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 SLK shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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