2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · CP53 VMW
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 117,210 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP53 VMW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2022
- 117,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP53 VMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Slk (CP53 VMW) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2022 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
CP53 VMW Mileage History
- 21/09/2021111,319 mi
- 21/09/2021111,319 mi
- 07/09/2022117,210 mi+5,891 mi
- 07/09/2022117,210 mi
Average of roughly 6,125 miles per year across 4 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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