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AL52 EDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,455 mi
Last recorded128,455 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 EDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 128,455 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight play in steering, possibly in steering box

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front corrosion to brake disc

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

center exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,882 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 107,881 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,918 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,975 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,975 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,952 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,396 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,210 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 54,199 miles

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

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

centre exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside steering rack knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,298 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 39,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,270 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,454 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,761 miles

Both Headlamp aims too low-Adjusted at test

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Small cut in sidewall of N/S front tyre (not exposing cord)

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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AL52 EDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AL52 EDJ, 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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AL52 EDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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