2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · S23 VCS
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 64,967 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S23 VCS Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 64,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S23 VCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Slk (S23 VCS) between December 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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 Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
S23 VCS Mileage History
- 06/12/200615,524 mi
- 06/12/200721,108 mi+5,584 mi
- 03/01/200928,222 mi+7,114 mi
- 21/12/200936,176 mi+7,954 mi
- 22/12/200936,185 mi+9 mi
- 06/01/201139,613 mi+3,428 mi
- 01/02/201139,630 mi+17 mi
- 29/03/201245,087 mi+5,457 mi
- 27/03/201348,310 mi+3,223 mi
- 31/03/201450,432 mi+2,122 mi
- 26/03/201552,365 mi+1,933 mi
- 31/03/201653,885 mi+1,520 mi
- 28/03/201755,143 mi+1,258 mi
- 27/03/201856,356 mi+1,213 mi
- 28/03/201959,358 mi+3,002 mi
- 29/03/201959,358 mi
- 27/03/202060,709 mi+1,351 mi
- 30/03/202060,710 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/202162,233 mi+1,523 mi
- 05/04/202263,716 mi+1,483 mi
- 06/04/202263,718 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/202364,686 mi+968 mi
- 31/03/202364,687 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/202464,967 mi+280 mi
- 03/04/202464,967 mi
Average of roughly 2,854 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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