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234 EKR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration234 EKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 94,495 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))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 94,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 15 May 2019 94,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,990 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 92,981 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint suspension strut ball joint, chalk marked (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint suspension strut ball joint, chalk marked (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,551 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 90,520 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,024 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,413 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,019 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,667 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,650 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 22,859 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 12,295 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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234 EKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 234 EKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 234 EKR registered?

234 EKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is 234 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 234 EKR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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