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1008 DG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,482 mi
Last recorded50,482 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1008 DG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 50,482 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 47,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 47,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 46,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,790 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,750 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2019 45,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 44,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,376 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,730 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,468 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,174 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 35,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,575 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,240 miles

S.R.S light staying illuminated.

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
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1008 DG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 1008 DG, 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.

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What year was 1008 DG registered?

1008 DG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is 1008 DG safe to buy?

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