2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · P1 EEA
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 58,515 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P1 EEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 58,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P1 EEA 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 (P1 EEA) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 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 (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P1 EEA Mileage History
- 10/10/202355,966 mi
- 08/10/202457,240 mi+1,274 mi
- 11/10/202457,240 mi
- 26/08/202557,968 mi+728 mi
- 15/07/202658,515 mi+547 mi
Average of roughly 923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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