2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · 55 AP
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 73,330 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
55 AP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 73,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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55 AP Mileage History
- 28/11/200620,577 mi
- 08/01/200825,784 mi+5,207 mi
- 07/01/200930,192 mi+4,408 mi
- 04/02/201034,283 mi+4,091 mi
- 04/02/201137,815 mi+3,532 mi
- 02/02/201241,775 mi+3,960 mi
- 28/01/201344,500 mi+2,725 mi
- 17/01/201446,692 mi+2,192 mi
- 28/01/201549,816 mi+3,124 mi
- 28/01/201549,816 mi
- 05/02/201652,732 mi+2,916 mi
- 06/02/201755,241 mi+2,509 mi
- 09/02/201755,252 mi+11 mi
- 02/02/201857,403 mi+2,151 mi
- 09/02/201857,490 mi+87 mi
- 24/01/201959,765 mi+2,275 mi
- 23/01/202061,714 mi+1,949 mi
- 27/01/202061,714 mi
- 10/02/202163,590 mi+1,876 mi
- 11/02/202163,590 mi
- 11/02/202266,174 mi+2,584 mi
- 07/02/202368,100 mi+1,926 mi
- 30/01/202470,183 mi+2,083 mi
- 23/01/202571,637 mi+1,454 mi
- 28/01/202673,330 mi+1,693 mi
Average of roughly 2,752 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
55 AP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (55 AP) between November 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”.
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