2003 Mercedes SLK 2.0L Petrol · KY53 TZC
2003 Mercedes SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 56,366 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2020.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Feb 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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KY53 TZC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2019
- 56,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY53 TZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Slk (KY53 TZC) between October 2006 and August 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
KY53 TZC Mileage History
- 06/10/200612,253 mi
- 18/10/200718,600 mi+6,347 mi
- 15/10/200822,429 mi+3,829 mi
- 09/09/200923,526 mi+1,097 mi
- 06/07/201024,285 mi+759 mi
- 06/01/201124,342 mi+57 mi
- 22/05/201231,583 mi+7,241 mi
- 08/07/201336,779 mi+5,196 mi
- 05/08/201442,209 mi+5,430 mi
- 05/08/201442,209 mi
- 05/08/201547,065 mi+4,856 mi
- 28/07/201650,531 mi+3,466 mi
- 28/07/201753,901 mi+3,370 mi
- 29/07/201753,901 mi
- 02/08/201855,565 mi+1,664 mi
- 02/08/201855,565 mi
- 14/08/201956,366 mi+801 mi
Average of roughly 3,432 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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