2003 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · 95 VRL
2003 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 83,819 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 4966cc
95 VRL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 83,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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95 VRL Mileage History
- 06/04/202381,793 mi
- 08/07/202482,791 mi+998 mi
- 13/07/202482,791 mi
- 20/06/202583,819 mi+1,028 mi
Average of roughly 918 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
95 VRL 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 Sl (95 VRL) between April 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS light on (7.1.6 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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