2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · AC03 LSV
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 72,032 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC03 LSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 72,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC03 LSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Slk (AC03 LSV) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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: “Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering shocker (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AC03 LSV Mileage History
- 16/05/202465,371 mi
- 12/05/202570,100 mi+4,729 mi
- 12/05/202570,100 mi
- 18/06/202672,032 mi+1,932 mi
- 19/06/202672,032 mi
Average of roughly 3,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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