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MERCEDES SL

SILVER · PETROL · 2003 · 3,724cc

🇬🇧UK
CMZ9046
report date: 2026-07-19
infoGeneral Information
MakeMERCEDES
ModelSL
ColourSILVER
Year of manufacture2003
Fuel typePETROL
Wheelplan2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration01 Jul 2003
Vehicle age23 years
Type approvalM1
Date of last V5C issued28 Jun 2026
Marked for exportNo
Ownership stabilityRecent acquisition
Estimated current ownership0.1 years
local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity3,724 cc
Fuel typePETROL
COâ‚‚ emissions (official)281 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)~25 MPG
Environmental rating2/10
ULEZ & Environmental ComplianceLikely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost~£283
0 – 100 A 101 – 120 BC 121 – 140 DE 141 – 165 FG 166 – 185 HI 186 – 225 JK 225+ L ◀ This vehicle (281g/km)
assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT
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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Jun 2027
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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 27 May 2027
eco
ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown
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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: CMZ9046
312
days (27 May 2027)
317
days (01 Jun 2027)
RegistrationCMZ9046
MOT status✓ Valid
MOT expiry date27 May 2027
MOT days remaining312 days
Tax statusTaxed
Tax due date01 Jun 2027
Tax days remaining317 days
V5C last issued28 Jun 2026
Marked for exportNo
ULEZ complianceLikely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcomeLikely to Require Attention
Service reminder544 miles in ~3 months
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AI Buyer Risk IndicatorwarningMedium Risk — Check History Carefully
Smart Buyer RecommendationMixed history. Seek an independent inspection and negotiate the price to reflect repair risk.
Vehicle Condition RatingFair
Vehicle Reliability Rating5.7 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction67% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT OutcomeLikely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail TrendStable
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)Above class average
MOT History Score80/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score40/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score95%
Vehicle Transparency Score100/100
Vehicle Usage PatternBelow Average Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost~£1,543 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost~£283
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost~£1,260
Future Repair & Defect PredictionNo immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner IndicatorNot indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime~48.7 years (at current mileage rate)
summarizeAI Vehicle Summary
AI-Generated Summary MERCEDES SL (2003), SILVER, PETROL, 3,724cc. Has completed 20 MOT tests, with a 90% pass rate (18 passed, 2 failed). Recorded 44,161 miles, averaging 2,175 miles/yr. 17 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 57/100 (Fair). Mixed history. Seek an independent inspection and negotiate the price to reflect repair risk.
historyMOT History Summary
MOT expiry date2027-05-27
MOT pass rate
90%
Tests passed18
Tests failed2
Dangerous defects (total)0
Major defects (total)3
Minor defects (total)0
Advisory items (total)17
Pass / Fail trendStable
vs. UK class averageAbove class average
fact_checkFull MOT History (20 Tests)
MOT #20 2026-05-28 10:32
Test number: 491303829458
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 27 May 2027
Odometer: 44,161 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #19 2024-08-01 16:30
Test number: 880818082638
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 31 Jul 2025
Odometer: 42,105 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front and rear surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £250 – £790
MOT #18 2024-07-19 09:51
Test number: 913624340053
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 42,101 MI
Items: 5
  • Major Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
  • Major Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front and rear surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • Major Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified secondary CAT (8.2.1.1 (a))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £550 – £2,190
MOT #17 2023-06-09 13:59
Test number: 775528623630
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 08 Jun 2024
Odometer: 41,865 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #16 2022-05-13 17:11
Test number: 245683017567
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 May 2023
Odometer: 41,553 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #15 2019-08-05 11:23
Test number: 338276071571
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 04 Aug 2020
Odometer: 41,530 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #14 2018-07-26 15:49
Test number: 115249326845
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 31 Jul 2019
Odometer: 41,389 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #13 2017-08-01 11:05
Test number: 851809337037
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 31 Jul 2018
Odometer: 41,260 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #12 2016-07-19 11:49
Test number: 161505881247
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 20 Jul 2017
Odometer: 41,180 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £600
MOT #11 2015-06-30 13:07
Test number: 835151685156
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 20 Jul 2016
Odometer: 41,113 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £900
MOT #10 2014-06-30 12:22
Test number: 526481884156
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 20 Jul 2015
Odometer: 41,031 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • Advisory Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £315 – £870
MOT #9 2013-07-19 12:41
Test number: 136640603289
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 20 Jul 2014
Odometer: 40,947 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #8 2012-07-21 13:23
Test number: 955203602208
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 20 Jul 2013
Odometer: 40,568 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #7 2011-07-11 15:44
Test number: 479592891187
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 14 Jul 2012
Odometer: 39,865 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #6 2010-07-15 13:05
Test number: 884656090169
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 14 Jul 2011
Odometer: 39,064 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #5 2010-07-14 13:57
Test number: 294315190451
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 39,060 MI
Items: 3
  • Fail Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • Fail Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £240 – £850
MOT #4 2009-07-14 10:57
Test number: 313065699176
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 13 Jul 2010
Odometer: 37,774 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £220 – £660
MOT #3 2008-07-10 17:26
Test number: 632972098143
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 09 Jul 2009
Odometer: 35,637 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #2 2007-06-28 16:35
Test number: 910599677191
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 27 Jun 2008
Odometer: 32,681 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £300
MOT #1 2006-02-07 12:38
Test number: 694648936087
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 06 Feb 2007
Odometer: 26,416 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
speedMileage Check
Odometer unitmiles
Mileage registrations20
First registration2006-02-07
Last registration2026-05-28
Latest reading44,161 miles
Annual avg (est.)2,175 mi/yr
vs UK averageBelow average
% of UK avg31%
Mileage growth trendDecreasing use
Wear level64% — High Wear
Odometer consistency✓ Consistent
mileage ↑ vehicle age →
Registration #12006-02-0726,416 miles
Registration #22007-06-2832,681 miles
Registration #32008-07-1035,637 miles
Registration #42009-07-1437,774 miles
Registration #52010-07-1439,060 miles
Registration #62010-07-1539,064 miles
Registration #72011-07-1139,865 miles
Registration #82012-07-2140,568 miles
Registration #92013-07-1940,947 miles
Registration #102014-06-3041,031 miles
Registration #112015-06-3041,113 miles
Registration #122016-07-1941,180 miles
Registration #132017-08-0141,260 miles
Registration #142018-07-2641,389 miles
Registration #152019-08-0541,530 miles
Registration #162022-05-1341,553 miles
Registration #172023-06-0941,865 miles
Registration #182024-07-1942,101 miles
Registration #192024-08-0142,105 miles
Registration #202026-05-2844,161 miles
infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.
list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories
âš  Top Defects (Failures)
Catalytic Converter×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Shock Absorber×9
Brake Discs×2
Tyres×2
Brake Pads×1
Exhaust System×1
handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions
checklistMOT Preparation Advice
build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity
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Major Defects
£300 – £1,400
3 defects found
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Advisory Items
£1,715 – £5,310
17 items noted
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All-Time Total Est.
£2,175 – £7,160
Across all MOT tests
info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.
trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation
Est. Market Value
£1,450
Based on age, mileage & condition
Annual Depreciation
£196
~14% per year
Running Cost / yr
£1,543
Fuel + maintenance est.
Vehicle Age
23
years old
info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.