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AO03 OPY

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,090 mi
Last recorded64,090 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 64,090 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 64,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch and inner sill area chalked x2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch and inner sill arch area x2 places chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 56,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 55,141 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,599 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 46,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,473 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,711 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,225 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,280 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 23,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,549 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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AO03 OPY 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 AO03 OPY, 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 AO03 OPY registered?

AO03 OPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AO03 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 OPY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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