2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · 8 MMB
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 37,814 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
8 MMB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 37,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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8 MMB Mileage History
- 07/11/200610,872 mi
- 06/12/200714,835 mi+3,963 mi
- 02/01/200917,556 mi+2,721 mi
- 08/01/201020,424 mi+2,868 mi
- 18/01/201122,944 mi+2,520 mi
- 25/01/201326,928 mi+3,984 mi
- 22/01/201530,022 mi+3,094 mi
- 03/02/201632,368 mi+2,346 mi
- 20/02/201734,192 mi+1,824 mi
- 30/03/201835,292 mi+1,100 mi
- 18/05/201935,480 mi+188 mi
- 12/03/202135,585 mi+105 mi
- 31/03/202235,777 mi+192 mi
- 30/03/202335,954 mi+177 mi
- 24/04/202449,968 mi+14,014 mi
- 25/04/202436,306 mi-13,662 mi
- 30/06/202536,974 mi+668 mi
- 01/07/202536,979 mi+5 mi
- 26/06/202637,814 mi+835 mi
Average of roughly 1,372 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
8 MMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (8 MMB) between November 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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