2003 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · SFS 45
2003 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 95,440 miles. MOT valid until 10/09/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 4966cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SFS 45 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 95,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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SFS 45 Mileage History
- 19/08/202294,855 mi
- 16/08/202394,859 mi+4 mi
- 05/08/202495,208 mi+349 mi
- 08/08/202495,297 mi+89 mi
- 12/09/202595,440 mi+143 mi
Average of roughly 191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SFS 45 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 (SFS 45) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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