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AL02 SLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

110,594 mi
Last recorded110,594 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 110,594 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2025 110,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 100,663 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 91,569 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,219 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,655 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 51,900 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,402 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 34,920 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,265 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,239 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,042 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,268 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,495 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,312 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 19,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 10 Jan 2008 18,458 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 16,120 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 13,955 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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AL02 SLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AL02 SLK, 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 AL02 SLK registered?

AL02 SLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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