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J11 AUD

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,111 mi
Last recorded69,111 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 AUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 69,111 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 69,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 68,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake. Consult workshop. Light on dashboard

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,239 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,978 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 63,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 6 Jun 2019 60,934 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 60,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,594 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 58,355 miles

Both front tyres wearing off on inner edges.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 57,628 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,784 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,021 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,630 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 48,382 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,692 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside repeater lens slight damage

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,885 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 39,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,379 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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J11 AUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J11 AUD, 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 J11 AUD registered?

J11 AUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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