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AJ03 DOD

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,463 mi
Last recorded94,463 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,463 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 89,512 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive floor cocers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o'/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r na do/s/r suspect under tank floor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both service and hand brake

Pass 30 Mar 2024 86,242 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,877 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 82,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,193 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 79,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 31 Jul 2019 77,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 77,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 68,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,029 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,960 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 60,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 58,747 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,743 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,804 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 52,804 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,328 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,660 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,321 miles

front brake pads getting low

steering damper leaking fluid

Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,685 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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AJ03 DOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ03 DOD, 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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AJ03 DOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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