CarVerify

Free Car Check

L23 AMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,810 mi
Last recorded42,810 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 42,810 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 41,290 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 40,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 40,634 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 40,544 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,408 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,001 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 33,446 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 33,445 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front/offside front tyres sidewall damage

Fail 23 Aug 2013 25,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 21,964 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,401 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,283 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,649 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,390 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L23 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 AMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L23 AMG?

You can check the full history of L23 AMG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L23 AMG registered?

L23 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is L23 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 AMG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L23 AMG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L23 AMG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.