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AF53 UCM

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,091 mi
Last recorded166,091 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 166,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 165,291 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 158,868 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 153,748 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has an ingress of water

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2018 153,748 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp has an ingress of water

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 145,663 miles

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

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 25 Jul 2016 134,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,375 miles

Both main engine mountings weeping oil

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Uneven brake pad wear at offside rear caliper

Water ingress into offside headlamp

Fail 28 Jul 2014 112,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 112,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 101,632 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 101,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,682 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,233 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 69,154 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 69,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,357 miles

N/S/F Tyre edges low

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

O/S/F Tyre edges low

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2008 45,450 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,245 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (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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AF53 UCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCM, 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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AF53 UCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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