2003 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · FX53 AEP
2003 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 56,121 miles. MOT valid until 22/12/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 4966cc
FX53 AEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 56,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FX53 AEP Mileage History
- 16/12/202254,729 mi
- 07/12/202355,153 mi+424 mi
- 08/12/202355,162 mi+9 mi
- 17/12/202455,711 mi+549 mi
- 23/12/202556,121 mi+410 mi
Average of roughly 461 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FX53 AEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Sl (FX53 AEP) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT FORWARD LOWER ARM. FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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