2003 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · EG52 FBB
2003 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 76,083 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EG52 FBB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 76,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EG52 FBB 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 (EG52 FBB) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
EG52 FBB Mileage History
- 27/07/202273,070 mi
- 10/09/202273,183 mi+113 mi
- 04/09/202374,851 mi+1,668 mi
- 10/09/202476,083 mi+1,232 mi
Average of roughly 1,418 miles per year across 4 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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