2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · EU03 ECN
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 94,842 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU03 ECN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 94,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU03 ECN 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 (EU03 ECN) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
EU03 ECN Mileage History
- 31/08/202391,028 mi
- 20/08/202493,316 mi+2,288 mi
- 02/09/202493,382 mi+66 mi
- 05/09/202493,382 mi
- 29/08/202594,842 mi+1,460 mi
Average of roughly 1,911 miles per year across 5 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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