2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · W5 JBT
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 81,180 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W5 JBT Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 81,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W5 JBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Slk (W5 JBT) between December 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 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: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
W5 JBT Mileage History
- 02/12/200623,291 mi
- 30/10/200730,920 mi+7,629 mi
- 02/11/200730,920 mi
- 21/11/200834,698 mi+3,778 mi
- 30/11/200938,555 mi+3,857 mi
- 16/11/201042,360 mi+3,805 mi
- 29/11/201146,272 mi+3,912 mi
- 04/12/201249,039 mi+2,767 mi
- 21/11/201352,092 mi+3,053 mi
- 24/11/201455,387 mi+3,295 mi
- 01/12/201559,158 mi+3,771 mi
- 18/11/201663,009 mi+3,851 mi
- 24/11/201769,017 mi+6,008 mi
- 03/12/201871,713 mi+2,696 mi
- 04/12/201871,713 mi
- 11/10/201973,265 mi+1,552 mi
- 23/09/202074,209 mi+944 mi
- 07/10/202175,760 mi+1,551 mi
- 28/09/202276,898 mi+1,138 mi
- 09/10/202377,905 mi+1,007 mi
- 13/09/202479,288 mi+1,383 mi
- 23/09/202580,350 mi+1,062 mi
- 23/09/202681,142 mi+792 mi
- 07/10/202681,180 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 2,917 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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