2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · DU03 CYF
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 88,415 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU03 CYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 88,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU03 CYF 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 (DU03 CYF) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
DU03 CYF Mileage History
- 31/05/202276,461 mi
- 31/05/202276,461 mi
- 07/08/202380,574 mi+4,113 mi
- 15/04/202585,288 mi+4,714 mi
- 17/07/202688,415 mi+3,127 mi
Average of roughly 2,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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