2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · RL03 UXA
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 113,553 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL03 UXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2026
- 113,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL03 UXA 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 (RL03 UXA) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
RL03 UXA Mileage History
- 23/09/2023107,156 mi
- 17/05/2024109,567 mi+2,411 mi
- 24/05/2024109,567 mi
- 11/04/2025111,597 mi+2,030 mi
- 27/03/2026113,553 mi+1,956 mi
Average of roughly 2,550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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