2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · LC52 YBJ
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 46,517 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LC52 YBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 46,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC52 YBJ 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 (LC52 YBJ) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LC52 YBJ Mileage History
- 23/05/202341,023 mi
- 17/05/202441,053 mi+30 mi
- 22/05/202542,656 mi+1,603 mi
- 02/06/202542,659 mi+3 mi
- 15/05/202646,517 mi+3,858 mi
Average of roughly 1,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LC52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LC52YBJ.
MERCEDES
CLK
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
CITROEN
C1
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FOCUS
MERCEDES
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
SEAT
ATECA
MERCEDES-BENZ SL Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.