2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · M55 HDB
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 69,154 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M55 HDB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 69,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M55 HDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (M55 HDB) between December 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn OSF lower ball joint of strut excessive play (5.3.4”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
M55 HDB Mileage History
- 16/12/200638,682 mi
- 16/12/200638,682 mi
- 06/12/200743,552 mi+4,870 mi
- 20/03/200948,165 mi+4,613 mi
- 16/03/201048,863 mi+698 mi
- 04/03/201153,885 mi+5,022 mi
- 12/03/201153,891 mi+6 mi
- 02/04/201257,165 mi+3,274 mi
- 16/01/201460,310 mi+3,145 mi
- 18/06/201560,568 mi+258 mi
- 23/07/201861,613 mi+1,045 mi
- 26/07/201861,681 mi+68 mi
- 18/03/202062,492 mi+811 mi
- 11/06/202062,495 mi+3 mi
- 01/07/202163,123 mi+628 mi
- 01/07/202163,139 mi+16 mi
- 20/06/202263,417 mi+278 mi
- 26/06/202364,434 mi+1,017 mi
- 24/06/202464,733 mi+299 mi
- 17/07/202568,757 mi+4,024 mi
- 21/07/202669,154 mi+397 mi
Average of roughly 1,555 miles per year across 21 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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