2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · 1 HBT
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 29,694 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1 HBT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 29,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1 HBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (1 HBT) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
1 HBT Mileage History
- 29/09/200615,497 mi
- 28/09/200718,371 mi+2,874 mi
- 26/09/200821,336 mi+2,965 mi
- 15/09/200923,810 mi+2,474 mi
- 14/09/201025,041 mi+1,231 mi
- 09/09/201125,684 mi+643 mi
- 27/09/201226,560 mi+876 mi
- 23/09/201327,168 mi+608 mi
- 12/09/201427,460 mi+292 mi
- 11/09/201527,735 mi+275 mi
- 14/09/201527,737 mi+2 mi
- 14/09/201628,144 mi+407 mi
- 14/09/201728,279 mi+135 mi
- 17/09/201828,565 mi+286 mi
- 24/09/201928,816 mi+251 mi
- 28/09/202029,121 mi+305 mi
- 29/09/202129,178 mi+57 mi
- 23/09/202229,185 mi+7 mi
- 04/10/202329,210 mi+25 mi
- 03/10/202429,307 mi+97 mi
- 29/09/202529,627 mi+320 mi
- 24/09/202629,694 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 710 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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