2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · KM53 JXL
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 136,261 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM53 JXL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2022
- 136,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM53 JXL 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 (KM53 JXL) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 March 2022 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KM53 JXL Mileage History
- 24/03/2022136,237 mi
- 29/03/2022136,261 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,789 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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