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129 XUA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,658 mi
Last recorded37,658 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration129 XUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2025 37,658 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 29,976 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 29,963 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,943 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,728 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,451 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,066 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 8 Mar 2011 21,502 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 Mar 2010 19,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,708 miles

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 6 Mar 2007 13,020 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,050 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
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129 XUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 129 XUA, 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 129 XUA registered?

129 XUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is 129 XUA safe to buy?

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