2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · MM52 APX

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK holds a valid roadworthy certificate following the 23 February 2026 MOT pass at 87,010 miles, roughly five months before the current date, with no defects or advisories logged. The maintenance trend is stable across the recorded history. Although the DVSA entries show a failure and a pass on both 7 June 2024 at 85,043 miles and 11 June 2025 at 86,591 miles, each failure carried no recorded defect, implying clerical duplication rather than mechanical fault. Recent tests therefore reflect consistent compliance. Odometer readings confirm low usage for a 23-year-old vehicle. The car travelled only 1,548 miles between the June 2024 test at 85,043 miles and the June 2025 test at 86,591 miles, then added 419 miles by the February 2026 examination. This equates to roughly 3,800 miles per annum overall, with a clear slowdown in the eight months before the latest test. Sparse, clean records indicate the previous keeper maintained statutory testing, but the limited dataset restricts visibility of consumable replacement such as tyres or wiper blades. A physical pre-purchase inspection should target age-sensitive components unseen in the MOT. The tester flagged no worn suspension bushes or broken coil springs, yet rubber components on a low-mileage, occasionally stored roadster perish with time. Examine brake discs for corrosion pitting and confirm rear calipers are not binding after standstill. Inspect structural members, sill seams and subframe for rust, as the record notes no corrosion advisories but 23-year-old Mercedes bodies demand scrutiny. Verify the exhaust system internally, since intermittent running can accelerate silencer decay despite clean emissions results.