2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · SL03 SAL
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 20,719 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL03 SAL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 20,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL03 SAL 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 (SL03 SAL) between June 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
SL03 SAL Mileage History
- 14/06/20068,422 mi
- 06/07/20079,305 mi+883 mi
- 02/07/200810,244 mi+939 mi
- 07/07/200911,022 mi+778 mi
- 24/06/201011,699 mi+677 mi
- 24/06/201112,073 mi+374 mi
- 30/06/201112,142 mi+69 mi
- 21/06/201213,170 mi+1,028 mi
- 20/06/201313,729 mi+559 mi
- 10/06/201414,747 mi+1,018 mi
- 01/07/201515,898 mi+1,151 mi
- 22/06/201616,249 mi+351 mi
- 22/06/201716,802 mi+553 mi
- 13/06/201817,067 mi+265 mi
- 21/05/201917,239 mi+172 mi
- 22/05/201917,239 mi
- 27/04/202117,785 mi+546 mi
- 27/04/202117,785 mi
- 25/04/202218,497 mi+712 mi
- 24/04/202319,546 mi+1,049 mi
- 08/04/202520,719 mi+1,173 mi
Average of roughly 653 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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