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SL53 SAM

2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl · Petrol · 5439cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelSl
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine5439cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl Petrol 5439cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 53,339 miles on the clock, averaging 1,268 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 SAM

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,339
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
1,268

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,339 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,268
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 SAM 31k37k42k48k53k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,339 miles
Since last MOT+719 miles
PASS
Mileage52,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,806 miles
PASS
Mileage49,814 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,732 miles
Since last MOT+2,565 miles
PASS
Mileage47,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage44,669 miles
Since last MOT+2,495 miles
PASS
Mileage42,174 miles
Since last MOT+1,143 miles
PASS
Mileage41,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,159 miles
PASS
Mileage39,872 miles
Since last MOT+2,024 miles
PASS
Mileage37,848 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
PASS
Mileage36,310 miles
Since last MOT+500 miles
PASS
Mileage35,810 miles
Since last MOT+796 miles
PASS
Mileage35,014 miles
Since last MOT+253 miles
PASS
Mileage34,761 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
PASS
Mileage34,572 miles
Since last MOT+374 miles
PASS
Mileage34,198 miles
Since last MOT+33,871 miles
PASS
Mileage327 miles
PASS
Mileage31,418 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 SAM
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelSl
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5439cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 SAM

What car is SL53 SAM?

SL53 SAM is an black Mercedes-Benz Sl, petrol (5439cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 SAM?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 SAM was 53,339 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 SAM passed its MOT?

SL53 SAM has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2024.

Is SL53 SAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 SAM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL53 SAM?

SL53 SAM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.