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1 SUL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,552 mi
Last recorded49,552 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,552 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,103 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 47,131 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 45,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,412 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,560 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,333 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,104 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,216 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,366 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 26,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,879 miles

small amount of damage to near side front tyre side wall.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,093 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 10,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,707 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 SUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 1 SUL, 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 SUL registered?

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

Is 1 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 SUL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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