2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · YV03 YWZ
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 148,287 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YV03 YWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 148,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YV03 YWZ 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 (YV03 YWZ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YV03 YWZ Mileage History
- 06/07/2023146,666 mi
- 07/07/2023146,666 mi
- 24/07/2024147,132 mi+466 mi
- 22/07/2025147,465 mi+333 mi
- 14/07/2026148,287 mi+822 mi
Average of roughly 536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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