2003 Mercedes SL 3.7L Petrol · FV53 LEU
2003 Mercedes SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 44,083 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV53 LEU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/09/2022
- 44,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV53 LEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Sl (FV53 LEU) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only hand brake not stay”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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