2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · BT53 SZK
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 127,361 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT53 SZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 127,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT53 SZK 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 (BT53 SZK) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BT53 SZK Mileage History
- 09/12/2022111,141 mi
- 08/12/2023120,701 mi+9,560 mi
- 04/04/2025125,216 mi+4,515 mi
- 28/03/2026127,354 mi+2,138 mi
- 03/04/2026127,361 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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