2003 Mercedes SL 5.4L Petrol · V88 JAV
2003 Mercedes SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 118,060 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 5439cc
V88 JAV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2025
- 118,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 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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V88 JAV Mileage History
- 12/04/2022117,227 mi
- 04/04/2023117,673 mi+446 mi
- 07/08/2024118,042 mi+369 mi
- 06/02/2025118,060 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 295 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
V88 JAV 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 (V88 JAV) between April 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt sp”.
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