2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · DK03 VVC
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 65,729 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DK03 VVC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 65,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DK03 VVC Mileage History
- 15/02/200713,978 mi
- 11/02/200817,054 mi+3,076 mi
- 11/02/200817,054 mi
- 13/02/200920,137 mi+3,083 mi
- 04/03/201024,958 mi+4,821 mi
- 04/03/201024,958 mi
- 01/03/201128,448 mi+3,490 mi
- 08/03/201128,509 mi+61 mi
- 05/03/201235,340 mi+6,831 mi
- 15/02/201339,723 mi+4,383 mi
- 28/02/201444,286 mi+4,563 mi
- 28/02/201444,286 mi
- 06/03/201547,259 mi+2,973 mi
- 06/03/201547,259 mi
- 27/02/201649,539 mi+2,280 mi
- 27/02/201649,539 mi
- 04/09/201753,521 mi+3,982 mi
- 05/09/201753,522 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/201855,382 mi+1,860 mi
- 06/08/201957,311 mi+1,929 mi
- 12/08/202058,551 mi+1,240 mi
- 13/08/202058,551 mi
- 16/08/202159,615 mi+1,064 mi
- 20/02/202360,193 mi+578 mi
- 14/02/202462,312 mi+2,119 mi
- 15/02/202462,317 mi+5 mi
- 19/03/202564,153 mi+1,836 mi
- 11/03/202665,729 mi+1,576 mi
- 11/03/202665,729 mi
Average of roughly 2,714 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
DK03 VVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Slk (DK03 VVC) between February 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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