2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · SAX 123Y
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 113,711 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SAX 123Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 113,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SAX 123Y Mileage History
- 06/04/2022108,699 mi
- 05/04/2023109,053 mi+354 mi
- 07/05/2024110,566 mi+1,513 mi
- 08/04/2025112,657 mi+2,091 mi
- 22/06/2026113,711 mi+1,054 mi
Average of roughly 1,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SAX 123Y 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-Benz Sl (SAX 123Y) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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