2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · DK53 FMF
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 70,118 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK53 FMF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2023
- 70,118 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.
DK53 FMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Slk (DK53 FMF) between July 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2023 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), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded middle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
DK53 FMF Mileage History
- 20/07/202370,118 mi
- 21/07/202370,118 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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