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DC03 YZW

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,861 mi
Last recorded128,861 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 128,861 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 125,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 122,162 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer exhaust skin slightly deterioted,rear silencer unit. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 119,338 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing peeling/corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 118,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle shows signs of little use

Pass 25 Jul 2020 118,584 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded but secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 118,218 miles

vehicle shows signs of being stood

Fail 8 May 2018 118,218 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

vehicle shows signs of being stood

Pass 21 Mar 2017 117,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,648 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 117,648 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2014 117,148 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,959 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,919 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,650 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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DC03 YZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 59,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC03 YZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DC03 YZW registered?

DC03 YZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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