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1 HBT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,627 mi
Last recorded29,627 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 HBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 29,627 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear diff oil seal leaking oil

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 29,307 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 29,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 29,185 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 29,121 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,279 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,737 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 27,735 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

passengers airbag has been deactivated

service warning lit on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside exhaust catalyst loose inside casing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,560 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 9 Sep 2011 25,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,041 miles

baby seat fitted to passager seat so cant check seatbelt

both rear tyres are 2.2mm in middle

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,810 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 26 Sep 2008 21,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,497 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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1 HBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 1 HBT, 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 1 HBT registered?

1 HBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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