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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
General Information
- Registration FD53WNL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SLK
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3199cc
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- Expired 12 Jan 2022
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,507 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- ALL UNDER FLOOR STRENGTHENING BARS CORRODING.
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.
- Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR OUTER BUSHES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH NRS & OSR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING ,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.
- Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR OUTER BUSHES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ALL UNDER FLOOR STRENGTHENING BARS CORRODING.
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH NRS & OSR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING ,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
25 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure PROPSHAFT BEARING RUBBER SPLIT ALL THE WAY ROUND. (6.1.7 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
- Rear REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXI HOSES CORRODING,REPLACE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,856 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust mountings corroding away from pipe
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
23 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- front exhaust mountings corroding away from pipe
24 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,871 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,261 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,674 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,934 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,731 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 30 Apr 20125 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,214 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2012 5 Apr 20112 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,384 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
18 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,611 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 18 Oct 200818 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 52,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,941 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 1 Nov 200731 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,222 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2007 31 Oct 2006You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FD53WNL was registered on 2003-09-03
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