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AG53 KLO

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 121,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 117,732 miles

Offside Front 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front's worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central hanger rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp wet inside

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

main beam switch doesn't function if pulled towards driver to flash, but works ok if pushed forward to make main beam on all of the time

Fail 23 Nov 2023 116,191 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective central hanger rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp wet inside

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

main beam switch doesn't function if pulled towards driver to flash, but works ok if pushed forward to make main beam on all of the time

Pass 20 Dec 2022 112,645 miles

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

Exhaust system rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2022 112,596 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 92W continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,970 miles

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

Central Exhaust box corroded

Central Exhaust flanges corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 108,515 miles

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

Central Silencer outer skin corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 108,515 miles

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

Central Silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,517 miles

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

Central Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,332 miles

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

Central Exhaust box corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 99,332 miles

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

Central Exhaust box corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,927 miles

Central exhaust box outer shield is corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 84,780 miles

Central exhaust has corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,097 miles

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

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

n/s front tyre has a cut on outer side wall 205/55/16/91v

Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,429 miles

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

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

n/s front tyre has cut on outer side wall 205/55/16/91v

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,247 miles

exhaust outer sheild is corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Nov 2012 69,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust center section corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,970 miles

exhaust center section corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,082 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,822 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,537 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 46,817 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,510 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,672 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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AG53 KLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AG53 KLO, 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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AG53 KLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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