2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · LJ03 FME
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 76,182 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LJ03 FME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 76,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LJ03 FME Mileage History
- 15/06/202273,402 mi
- 25/06/202273,402 mi
- 11/04/202576,155 mi+2,753 mi
- 08/04/202676,182 mi+27 mi
- 13/04/202676,182 mi
Average of roughly 726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ03 FME 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 (LJ03 FME) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 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))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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