2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · LT53 FCY
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 61,889 miles. MOT valid until 28/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3724cc
LT53 FCY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 61,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LT53 FCY Mileage History
- 31/08/200623,681 mi
- 03/06/200830,827 mi+7,146 mi
- 30/07/200934,679 mi+3,852 mi
- 03/08/200934,723 mi+44 mi
- 03/08/201036,727 mi+2,004 mi
- 25/07/201138,942 mi+2,215 mi
- 21/08/201242,058 mi+3,116 mi
- 14/08/201343,403 mi+1,345 mi
- 21/08/201343,403 mi
- 13/08/201445,500 mi+2,097 mi
- 11/08/201547,958 mi+2,458 mi
- 09/08/201649,706 mi+1,748 mi
- 10/08/201649,716 mi+10 mi
- 03/07/201751,110 mi+1,394 mi
- 29/06/201852,944 mi+1,834 mi
- 29/06/201852,944 mi
- 26/06/201955,548 mi+2,604 mi
- 23/06/202056,766 mi+1,218 mi
- 02/07/202158,220 mi+1,454 mi
- 02/07/202158,220 mi
- 09/06/202259,205 mi+985 mi
- 09/06/202259,205 mi
- 12/08/202360,159 mi+954 mi
- 29/10/202461,438 mi+1,279 mi
- 24/10/202561,889 mi+451 mi
Average of roughly 1,995 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
LT53 FCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (LT53 FCY) between August 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.
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