2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · AA03 ACA
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 14/03/2003. Recorded mileage 118,479 miles. MOT valid until 13/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 5439cc
AA03 ACA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 118,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 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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AA03 ACA Mileage History
- 18/10/2022108,651 mi
- 04/01/2023108,668 mi+17 mi
- 04/01/2023108,668 mi
- 06/03/2024115,112 mi+6,444 mi
- 14/11/2025118,479 mi+3,367 mi
Average of roughly 3,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AA03 ACA 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 (AA03 ACA) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Shock absorber lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Shock absorber lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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