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AO03 ULS

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,198 mi
Last recorded74,198 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ULS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 74,198 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 74,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 71,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 71,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 70,235 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 70,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 68,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,991 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,371 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,052 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,952 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 61,952 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,405 miles

scratches on windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,405 miles

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

scratches on windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,538 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,863 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,965 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,373 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 ULS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

AO03 ULS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is AO03 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 ULS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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