2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · HF53 FKH
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 165,541 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF53 FKH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 165,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF53 FKH 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 (HF53 FKH) between February 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.
HF53 FKH Mileage History
- 22/02/2022165,131 mi
- 16/03/2022165,131 mi
- 13/03/2023165,492 mi+361 mi
- 07/08/2024165,541 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 167 miles per year across 4 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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