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AF53 PXG

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,892 mi
Last recorded36,892 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 36,892 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 36,148 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 36,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 32,529 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 29,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,561 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,132 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,664 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 26,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 25,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,570 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,531 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 22,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,665 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,625 miles

engine manment light is on

rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,069 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,983 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

minor oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Feb 2011 13,185 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 11,203 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,333 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,013 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 5,501 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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AF53 PXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF53 PXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 PXG registered?

AF53 PXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 PXG safe to buy?

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