2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · WH53 LOZ
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 90,774 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH53 LOZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2023
- 90,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH53 LOZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Slk (WH53 LOZ) between September 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
WH53 LOZ Mileage History
- 18/09/200627,692 mi
- 20/09/200627,692 mi
- 03/09/200735,470 mi+7,778 mi
- 20/08/200839,536 mi+4,066 mi
- 08/09/200943,002 mi+3,466 mi
- 09/09/200943,002 mi
- 16/09/201045,855 mi+2,853 mi
- 03/01/201253,086 mi+7,231 mi
- 13/12/201259,390 mi+6,304 mi
- 17/12/201259,509 mi+119 mi
- 11/01/201465,125 mi+5,616 mi
- 13/06/201568,912 mi+3,787 mi
- 11/06/201671,870 mi+2,958 mi
- 14/06/201671,952 mi+82 mi
- 25/05/201775,412 mi+3,460 mi
- 04/09/201879,837 mi+4,425 mi
- 28/08/201982,397 mi+2,560 mi
- 27/08/202086,268 mi+3,871 mi
- 13/05/202290,670 mi+4,402 mi
- 03/05/202390,774 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 3,795 miles per year across 20 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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