2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · 2 ORR
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 122,912 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 ORR Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 122,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 ORR 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 (2 ORR) between April 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))”.
2 ORR Mileage History
- 24/04/200639,859 mi
- 24/04/200747,097 mi+7,238 mi
- 29/08/200747,685 mi+588 mi
- 15/08/200850,614 mi+2,929 mi
- 13/11/200954,961 mi+4,347 mi
- 18/11/200954,980 mi+19 mi
- 23/12/201057,855 mi+2,875 mi
- 12/12/201165,325 mi+7,470 mi
- 05/12/201273,271 mi+7,946 mi
- 03/12/201380,473 mi+7,202 mi
- 28/11/201485,265 mi+4,792 mi
- 24/11/201589,995 mi+4,730 mi
- 25/11/201589,996 mi+1 mi
- 29/11/201695,154 mi+5,158 mi
- 01/12/2017101,013 mi+5,859 mi
- 06/12/2017101,016 mi+3 mi
- 05/12/2018106,557 mi+5,541 mi
- 06/12/2018106,560 mi+3 mi
- 26/11/2019112,575 mi+6,015 mi
- 26/11/2019112,577 mi+2 mi
- 10/12/2020117,872 mi+5,295 mi
- 16/12/2020117,872 mi
- 10/12/2021119,864 mi+1,992 mi
- 09/12/2022121,258 mi+1,394 mi
- 01/12/2023121,449 mi+191 mi
- 12/12/2024122,419 mi+970 mi
- 06/12/2025122,912 mi+493 mi
Average of roughly 4,233 miles per year across 27 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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