2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · BD53 CXW
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 86,486 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD53 CXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 86,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD53 CXW 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 (BD53 CXW) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BD53 CXW Mileage History
- 08/02/202378,540 mi
- 08/02/202378,540 mi
- 12/02/202481,352 mi+2,812 mi
- 11/02/202583,355 mi+2,003 mi
- 28/01/202686,486 mi+3,131 mi
Average of roughly 2,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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