2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · 22 KJ
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 91,858 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
22 KJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 91,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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22 KJ Mileage History
- 29/09/200628,437 mi
- 16/05/200836,496 mi+8,059 mi
- 22/05/200940,682 mi+4,186 mi
- 09/06/200940,682 mi
- 10/06/201045,001 mi+4,319 mi
- 02/06/201149,713 mi+4,712 mi
- 19/06/201256,895 mi+7,182 mi
- 26/09/201364,746 mi+7,851 mi
- 30/10/201469,102 mi+4,356 mi
- 03/11/201469,102 mi
- 30/10/201571,412 mi+2,310 mi
- 27/10/201673,958 mi+2,546 mi
- 17/11/201673,959 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/201776,262 mi+2,303 mi
- 10/11/201776,262 mi
- 13/11/201877,722 mi+1,460 mi
- 14/11/201877,722 mi
- 30/10/201978,910 mi+1,188 mi
- 13/11/20200 mi-78,910 mi
- 22/11/202281,146 mi+81,146 mi
- 23/11/202383,018 mi+1,872 mi
- 23/11/202383,018 mi
- 24/03/202584,347 mi+1,329 mi
- 24/03/202584,347 mi
- 16/03/202691,702 mi+7,355 mi
- 23/03/202691,858 mi+156 mi
Average of roughly 3,256 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
22 KJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (22 KJ) between September 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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