2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · EU03 DXS
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 73,352 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU03 DXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 73,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU03 DXS 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 (EU03 DXS) between February 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EU03 DXS Mileage History
- 03/02/202365,194 mi
- 07/02/202365,196 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/202470,525 mi+5,329 mi
- 10/12/202470,535 mi+10 mi
- 30/12/202573,352 mi+2,817 mi
Average of roughly 2,809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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