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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
General Information
- Registration SW53FLH
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SLK
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 17 Jan 2022
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,525 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Noise from drive belt area at front of engine whilst running. Further investigation advised.
- Most rear suspension arm bushes perished and cracked.
- Both head lamps full of condensation producing poor beam images.
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,525 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Noise from drive belt area at front of engine whilst running. Further investigation advised.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Most rear suspension arm bushes perished and cracked.
- Both head lamps full of condensation producing poor beam images.
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,621 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021 13 Jun 202611 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,043 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2019 13 Jun 202628 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,338 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Engine oil leak detected
20 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leak detected
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,462 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017 13 Jun 202629 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,840 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,190 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2015 13 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,875 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 13 Jun 202618 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,957 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 13 Jun 202623 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,372 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 13 Jun 202621 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
1 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,452 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
30 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,137 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,197 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2008 13 Jun 202622 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,564 MI
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SW53FLH was registered on 2003-12-12
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