2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · CAL 6
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 89,425 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CAL 6 Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 89,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CAL 6 Mileage History
- 17/01/200612,595 mi
- 12/02/200717,544 mi+4,949 mi
- 15/01/200821,548 mi+4,004 mi
- 12/01/200926,448 mi+4,900 mi
- 05/01/201032,235 mi+5,787 mi
- 13/12/201039,782 mi+7,547 mi
- 06/12/201145,851 mi+6,069 mi
- 17/12/201251,082 mi+5,231 mi
- 13/12/201354,552 mi+3,470 mi
- 10/12/201457,470 mi+2,918 mi
- 09/12/201559,754 mi+2,284 mi
- 06/12/201662,724 mi+2,970 mi
- 07/12/201662,728 mi+4 mi
- 07/11/201766,602 mi+3,874 mi
- 09/11/201766,614 mi+12 mi
- 25/10/201867,908 mi+1,294 mi
- 22/10/201969,413 mi+1,505 mi
- 30/09/202070,812 mi+1,399 mi
- 03/09/202172,289 mi+1,477 mi
- 08/09/202274,416 mi+2,127 mi
- 03/08/202377,374 mi+2,958 mi
- 04/08/202377,382 mi+8 mi
- 19/11/202484,713 mi+7,331 mi
- 20/11/202484,714 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/202589,425 mi+4,711 mi
- 04/11/202589,425 mi
Average of roughly 3,881 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
CAL 6 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (CAL 6) between January 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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 (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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