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AK52 KEL

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,782 mi
Last recorded152,782 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 KEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 152,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 148,197 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 145,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 142,903 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge + perishing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 140,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 129,258 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,689 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2014 117,666 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,125 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 79,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,964 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,630 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,276 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,961 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 23,394 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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AK52 KEL 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 88.9%.

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 AK52 KEL, 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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AK52 KEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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