2003 Mercedes SL 5.4L Petrol · WD53 CGF
2003 Mercedes SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 96,928 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD53 CGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 96,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD53 CGF 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 Sl (WD53 CGF) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension control arm ”; “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt press in ball joint boot”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
WD53 CGF Mileage History
- 29/10/202190,039 mi
- 29/10/202190,039 mi
- 02/03/202392,498 mi+2,459 mi
- 19/03/202494,852 mi+2,354 mi
- 31/10/202496,928 mi+2,076 mi
Average of roughly 2,292 miles per year across 5 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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