2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · VS51 ADE
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 84,736 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VS51 ADE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2023
- 84,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VS51 ADE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (VS51 ADE) between July 2006 and June 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
VS51 ADE Mileage History
- 10/07/200619,304 mi
- 05/11/200723,325 mi+4,021 mi
- 03/04/200931,341 mi+8,016 mi
- 09/02/201148,849 mi+17,508 mi
- 10/02/201148,849 mi
- 27/03/201255,140 mi+6,291 mi
- 09/04/201363,178 mi+8,038 mi
- 12/04/201363,182 mi+4 mi
- 21/05/201465,718 mi+2,536 mi
- 15/05/201571,404 mi+5,686 mi
- 15/05/201571,404 mi
- 13/05/201672,820 mi+1,416 mi
- 03/06/201775,667 mi+2,847 mi
- 26/05/201875,727 mi+60 mi
- 06/07/201977,724 mi+1,997 mi
- 10/03/202080,153 mi+2,429 mi
- 01/08/202081,292 mi+1,139 mi
- 01/08/202081,292 mi
- 11/05/202184,358 mi+3,066 mi
- 15/07/202284,450 mi+92 mi
- 16/07/202284,455 mi+5 mi
- 26/06/202384,731 mi+276 mi
- 26/06/202384,736 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,858 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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