2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · LJ03 OVZ
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 109,802 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ03 OVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 109,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ03 OVZ 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 (LJ03 OVZ) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
LJ03 OVZ Mileage History
- 30/03/2023106,755 mi
- 14/03/2024108,158 mi+1,403 mi
- 19/03/2024108,174 mi+16 mi
- 25/03/2025108,723 mi+549 mi
- 28/04/2026109,802 mi+1,079 mi
Average of roughly 989 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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