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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
General Information
- Registration LR53CHC
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SLK
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 217,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet will not close (6.1.B.1b)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine check light on
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 202,616 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016 8 Jun 202619 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 202,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 189,520 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 178,609 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014 8 Jun 20267 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 178,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 169,689 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012 8 Jun 20266 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 169,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
29 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 165,575 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 162,310 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2010 8 Jun 202630 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 162,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
3 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 151,285 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2009 8 Jun 20268 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 122,212 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LR53CHC was registered on 2003-09-11
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