2003 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · SW03 EXC
2003 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 97,865 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW03 EXC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2024
- 97,865 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: Below Average
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SW03 EXC Mileage History
- 21/01/202285,364 mi
- 21/01/202285,364 mi
- 18/05/202393,190 mi+7,826 mi
- 13/08/202497,865 mi+4,675 mi
Average of roughly 4,884 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SW03 EXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Sl (SW03 EXC) between January 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 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), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (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.
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