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44 UWL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,990 mi
Last recorded110,990 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 UWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 110,990 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,776 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 110,372 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,820 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 107,820 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant hose damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2018 105,497 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant hose damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant hose damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2017 104,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant hose damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,776 miles

coolant hose damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2016 102,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant hose damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 96,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rattle

slight play in drivers rear lower suspension arm

slight play in passenger track rod end

Fail 8 Aug 2014 96,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rattle

slight play in drivers rear lower suspension arm

slight play in passenger track rod end

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,915 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front discs have micro fractures at drillings

Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front discs have micro fractures at drillings

Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jun 2011 81,504 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,276 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,687 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SRS light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,197 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,684 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,129 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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44 UWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 44 UWL, 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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44 UWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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