2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · YD03 FSU
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 161,088 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD03 FSU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
- 161,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD03 FSU 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-Benz Sl (YD03 FSU) between October 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YD03 FSU Mileage History
- 28/10/2021160,506 mi
- 29/10/2021160,508 mi+2 mi
- 28/09/2022161,088 mi+580 mi
- 30/09/2022161,088 mi
Average of roughly 631 miles per year across 4 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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