2003 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · PL03 WFX
2003 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 65,833 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PL03 WFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 65,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PL03 WFX Mileage History
- 16/08/202264,782 mi
- 31/08/202365,059 mi+277 mi
- 01/09/202365,077 mi+18 mi
- 02/10/202465,525 mi+448 mi
- 09/10/202565,833 mi+308 mi
Average of roughly 334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL03 WFX 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 Sl (PL03 WFX) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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 (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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