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1325 MC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,943 mi
Last recorded24,943 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1325 MC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 24,943 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 24,920 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 23,865 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 23,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 23,296 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 23,296 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 22,652 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 22,035 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 20,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 19,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 19,003 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

scraping noise from nearside front wheel/brake area

Pass 26 May 2016 18,626 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 17,168 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 16,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2012 15,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,604 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 8,396 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 6,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 4,423 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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1325 MC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 1325 MC, 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 1325 MC registered?

1325 MC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is 1325 MC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1325 MC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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