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AO03 XZN

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,591 mi
Last recorded117,591 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 117,591 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 117,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced wet inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,512 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exaust brackets broken making noise but system still adeqautely supported

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,454 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 88,453 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 85,551 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

rear pads wearing

Fail 5 Oct 2011 82,705 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

rear pads wearing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,659 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,658 miles

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

Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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 XZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO03 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

AO03 XZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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