2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · BD53 ZRZ
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 74,822 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD53 ZRZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 74,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD53 ZRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (BD53 ZRZ) between November 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 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 (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
BD53 ZRZ Mileage History
- 24/11/200631,183 mi
- 12/11/200737,911 mi+6,728 mi
- 19/11/200841,533 mi+3,622 mi
- 19/11/200945,196 mi+3,663 mi
- 15/11/201044,387 mi-809 mi
- 15/11/201151,454 mi+7,067 mi
- 09/11/201254,979 mi+3,525 mi
- 12/11/201358,690 mi+3,711 mi
- 17/11/201461,015 mi+2,325 mi
- 09/11/201563,836 mi+2,821 mi
- 07/11/201666,515 mi+2,679 mi
- 03/04/201767,401 mi+886 mi
- 13/04/201868,191 mi+790 mi
- 13/06/201969,110 mi+919 mi
- 28/10/202070,498 mi+1,388 mi
- 26/05/202271,197 mi+699 mi
- 24/05/202372,056 mi+859 mi
- 13/05/202473,060 mi+1,004 mi
- 16/05/202473,061 mi+1 mi
- 14/05/202574,822 mi+1,761 mi
Average of roughly 2,363 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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