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AM03 SLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,525 mi
Last recorded85,525 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 85,525 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 85,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 84,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded restricting braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded restricting braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 84,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,976 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 20 Jan 2022 82,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,834 miles

Reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jan 2020 80,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,735 miles

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

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

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 11 Jan 2019 79,735 miles

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

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

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

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,296 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 72,654 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,558 miles

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

Nearside Front minor damage on sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,344 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn!

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 66,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres inner edges worn!

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,585 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,130 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to have ply cords exposed

Fail 25 May 2012 42,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 42,320 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,529 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,165 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 36,165 miles

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

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 4 Aug 2008 32,419 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 27,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,416 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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AM03 SLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM03 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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AM03 SLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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