2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · MX53 ONU
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 14/10/2003. Recorded mileage 89,614 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 5439cc
MX53 ONU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 89,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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MX53 ONU Mileage History
- 20/02/200719,713 mi
- 16/02/200827,708 mi+7,995 mi
- 11/02/200937,319 mi+9,611 mi
- 16/02/201042,702 mi+5,383 mi
- 20/01/201148,731 mi+6,029 mi
- 21/03/201251,744 mi+3,013 mi
- 27/08/201353,977 mi+2,233 mi
- 14/08/201457,250 mi+3,273 mi
- 18/08/201559,572 mi+2,322 mi
- 21/04/201760,391 mi+819 mi
- 27/04/201760,391 mi
- 02/05/201868,790 mi+8,399 mi
- 21/09/202183,763 mi+14,973 mi
- 28/10/202183,763 mi
- 30/03/202385,673 mi+1,910 mi
- 04/04/2023105,775 mi+20,102 mi
- 03/04/202487,366 mi-18,409 mi
- 02/04/202588,471 mi+1,105 mi
- 02/04/202689,610 mi+1,139 mi
- 08/04/202689,614 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,654 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MX53 ONU 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 (MX53 ONU) between February 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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