2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · H15 SAT
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 93,325 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H15 SAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 93,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H15 SAT 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 (H15 SAT) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower back arm air bag bottom pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower back arm air bag bottom pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
H15 SAT Mileage History
- 16/11/202288,843 mi
- 06/12/202288,879 mi+36 mi
- 13/11/202390,751 mi+1,872 mi
- 12/11/202492,804 mi+2,053 mi
- 14/10/202593,325 mi+521 mi
Average of roughly 1,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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