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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · MM 6666

MM 6666

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 44,348 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin
2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
44,348 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
5439cc
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MM 6666 Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
  • 44,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MM 6666 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Nov 2026, 09:28
MOT Analysis

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (MM 6666) between November 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.

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MM 6666 Mileage History

  1. 29/11/200612,939 mi
  2. 22/11/200716,265 mi+3,326 mi
  3. 28/04/200816,541 mi+276 mi
  4. 15/04/200919,245 mi+2,704 mi
  5. 28/04/201022,843 mi+3,598 mi
  6. 14/04/201124,479 mi+1,636 mi
  7. 19/04/201227,612 mi+3,133 mi
  8. 20/04/201227,612 mi
  9. 25/04/201329,269 mi+1,657 mi
  10. 23/04/201431,826 mi+2,557 mi
  11. 24/04/201535,121 mi+3,295 mi
  12. 20/04/201637,476 mi+2,355 mi
  13. 18/04/201739,542 mi+2,066 mi
  14. 23/04/201840,969 mi+1,427 mi
  15. 25/04/201941,835 mi+866 mi
  16. 08/07/202042,391 mi+556 mi
  17. 23/04/202142,693 mi+302 mi
  18. 22/04/202243,213 mi+520 mi
  19. 04/05/202343,582 mi+369 mi
  20. 31/05/202443,839 mi+257 mi
  21. 30/05/202544,147 mi+308 mi
  22. 27/05/202644,348 mi+201 mi

Average of roughly 1,611 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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