2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · CU53 BCE
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 108,514 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU53 BCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 108,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU53 BCE 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 (CU53 BCE) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
CU53 BCE Mileage History
- 16/02/202399,796 mi
- 12/02/2024101,382 mi+1,586 mi
- 23/04/2025101,955 mi+573 mi
- 24/04/2025101,959 mi+4 mi
- 12/02/2026108,514 mi+6,555 mi
Average of roughly 2,915 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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