2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · BC03 ADE
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 90,825 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC03 ADE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 90,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC03 ADE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (BC03 ADE) between October 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BC03 ADE Mileage History
- 04/10/200624,664 mi
- 17/12/200731,835 mi+7,171 mi
- 02/04/200933,682 mi+1,847 mi
- 14/05/201038,813 mi+5,131 mi
- 14/05/201038,813 mi
- 21/07/201145,048 mi+6,235 mi
- 25/07/201145,048 mi
- 20/07/201249,685 mi+4,637 mi
- 12/08/201354,534 mi+4,849 mi
- 09/01/201455,181 mi+647 mi
- 09/04/201455,189 mi+8 mi
- 10/04/201455,189 mi
- 09/07/201558,298 mi+3,109 mi
- 23/07/201558,328 mi+30 mi
- 04/01/201658,372 mi+44 mi
- 12/12/201663,021 mi+4,649 mi
- 07/12/201767,085 mi+4,064 mi
- 07/12/201767,085 mi
- 11/12/201870,627 mi+3,542 mi
- 11/12/201870,627 mi
- 11/12/201974,192 mi+3,565 mi
- 16/12/202075,463 mi+1,271 mi
- 15/12/202177,117 mi+1,654 mi
- 20/12/202279,777 mi+2,660 mi
- 28/02/202483,915 mi+4,138 mi
- 15/07/202484,125 mi+210 mi
- 29/07/202484,145 mi+20 mi
- 26/11/202488,819 mi+4,674 mi
- 17/12/202488,819 mi
- 01/04/202690,825 mi+2,006 mi
Average of roughly 3,395 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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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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