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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
General Information
- Registration OV53YGR
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SLK
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2295cc
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- Expires 20 Dec 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,316 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))
22 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,284 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,759 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024 3 Jul 202612 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,916 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023 3 Jul 202616 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,224 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022 3 Jul 202616 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,030 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021 3 Jul 202610 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,192 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020 3 Jul 202610 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,325 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019 3 Jul 20266 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,333 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018 3 Jul 202613 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
15 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,921 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front tyre worn unevenly
- Under covers fitted
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,403 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake discs lipped
- Both front tyres worn unevenly
11 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,279 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
11 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,040 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2014 3 Jul 202617 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,034 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013 3 Jul 202617 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,034 MI
3 Jul 202624 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,563 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012 3 Jul 202623 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,356 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,122 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,122 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,296 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,888 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 3 Jul 202612 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,570 MI
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OV53YGR was registered on 2003-10-24
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