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AF53 PYW

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,030 mi
Last recorded120,030 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 120,030 miles

EML light on

Fail 8 Mar 2018 120,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,614 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER SLIGHTLY SMEARING SCREEN

OIL DRIPPING FROM UNDER TRAY ADVISE VCHECK OF POWER STEERING/OIL FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Fail 4 Mar 2016 91,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE WIPER SLIGHTLY SMEARING SCREEN

OIL DRIPPING FROM UNDER TRAY ADVISE VCHECK OF POWER STEERING/OIL FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,754 miles

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

fuel lines corroded slightly , center exhaust corroded and outer skin coming away , all advises assessed to be ok at time of test

Pass 29 May 2014 71,190 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

metal brake pipes light corrosion

slight play detected in steering box

Fail 29 May 2014 71,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

metal brake pipes light corrosion

slight play detected in steering box

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,336 miles

metal brake pipes light corrossion

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Jun 2013 69,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal brake pipes light corrossion

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,431 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 61,431 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres on 2mm

exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,328 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 58,328 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak at gear box electrical plug

Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,122 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,425 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 PYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF53 PYW, 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 AF53 PYW registered?

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

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