2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · DM03 SLK
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 50,439 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DM03 SLK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 50,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DM03 SLK 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 (DM03 SLK) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DM03 SLK Mileage History
- 22/08/202250,068 mi
- 06/11/202350,238 mi+170 mi
- 14/10/202550,439 mi+201 mi
- 14/10/202550,439 mi
Average of roughly 118 miles per year across 4 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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