2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · KY53 RYK
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 79,409 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY53 RYK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 79,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY53 RYK 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 (KY53 RYK) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 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 (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KY53 RYK Mileage History
- 13/11/202177,238 mi
- 13/11/202177,238 mi
- 15/11/202277,596 mi+358 mi
- 16/05/202479,409 mi+1,813 mi
Average of roughly 867 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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