CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ03 VAY

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,897 mi
Last recorded46,897 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 46,897 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 46,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 46,888 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 46,866 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 46,866 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 46,684 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,678 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,026 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,549 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,823 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,051 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating and also 13 years old

Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,425 miles

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

ns headlamp damp inside

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,709 miles

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

b;a;s lamp on e;s;p lamp on

Fail 15 Aug 2013 24,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,551 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 16,703 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 16,703 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,791 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 15,651 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,616 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 11,616 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 9,469 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 6,971 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ03 VAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ03 VAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ03 VAY?

You can check the full history of AJ03 VAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ03 VAY registered?

AJ03 VAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is AJ03 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 VAY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ03 VAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ03 VAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.