2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · F1 BAO
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2003. Recorded mileage 48,076 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F1 BAO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2022
- 48,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F1 BAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (F1 BAO) between May 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
F1 BAO Mileage History
- 31/05/20068,292 mi
- 19/06/200711,346 mi+3,054 mi
- 11/06/200814,130 mi+2,784 mi
- 15/06/200916,844 mi+2,714 mi
- 11/06/201018,632 mi+1,788 mi
- 08/06/201121,512 mi+2,880 mi
- 18/04/201224,342 mi+2,830 mi
- 22/04/201326,921 mi+2,579 mi
- 24/04/201428,574 mi+1,653 mi
- 17/04/201531,130 mi+2,556 mi
- 28/04/201632,715 mi+1,585 mi
- 18/04/201735,856 mi+3,141 mi
- 06/02/201838,131 mi+2,275 mi
- 19/11/201841,071 mi+2,940 mi
- 19/11/201944,085 mi+3,014 mi
- 15/10/202046,725 mi+2,640 mi
- 22/04/202248,076 mi+1,351 mi
Average of roughly 2,503 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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