2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · 11 CDC
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 82,617 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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11 CDC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 82,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
11 CDC 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 (11 CDC) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
11 CDC Mileage History
- 29/09/202274,502 mi
- 07/10/202274,502 mi
- 19/01/202478,699 mi+4,197 mi
- 17/01/202582,617 mi+3,918 mi
Average of roughly 3,525 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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