2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · YD03 ABF
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 108,982 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YD03 ABF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2025
- 108,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YD03 ABF Mileage History
- 13/10/202298,625 mi
- 25/09/2023105,926 mi+7,301 mi
- 26/09/2023105,926 mi
- 11/02/2025108,982 mi+3,056 mi
Average of roughly 4,440 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YD03 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (YD03 ABF) between October 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 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 (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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