2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · YF03 FPE
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 27/05/2003. Recorded mileage 33,169 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,169 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
YF03 FPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 33,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YF03 FPE Mileage History
- 07/07/202331,403 mi
- 24/07/202431,852 mi+449 mi
- 25/07/202431,852 mi
- 28/08/202533,169 mi+1,317 mi
- 29/08/202533,169 mi
Average of roughly 822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YF03 FPE 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 (YF03 FPE) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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