2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · B12 DBB
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 23,214 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B12 DBB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 23,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B12 DBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Slk (B12 DBB) between November 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
B12 DBB Mileage History
- 03/11/20062,943 mi
- 03/12/20073,502 mi+559 mi
- 20/01/20093,951 mi+449 mi
- 03/02/20104,599 mi+648 mi
- 04/02/20114,875 mi+276 mi
- 12/03/20125,507 mi+632 mi
- 13/03/20136,180 mi+673 mi
- 11/03/20146,684 mi+504 mi
- 08/04/20156,951 mi+267 mi
- 08/04/20156,951 mi
- 08/03/20167,696 mi+745 mi
- 16/03/20178,094 mi+398 mi
- 15/03/20188,977 mi+883 mi
- 30/05/201911,646 mi+2,669 mi
- 27/11/202013,760 mi+2,114 mi
- 16/12/202116,063 mi+2,303 mi
- 14/12/202218,925 mi+2,862 mi
- 18/12/202321,207 mi+2,282 mi
- 18/12/202321,213 mi+6 mi
- 16/07/202523,212 mi+1,999 mi
- 27/08/202523,214 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,077 miles per year across 21 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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