2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · W5 CVS
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 87,777 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W5 CVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 87,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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W5 CVS Mileage History
- 12/09/202279,294 mi
- 18/09/202381,956 mi+2,662 mi
- 26/09/202485,029 mi+3,073 mi
- 30/09/202485,032 mi+3 mi
- 15/09/202587,777 mi+2,745 mi
Average of roughly 2,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W5 CVS 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-Benz Sl (W5 CVS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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