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464 HOD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,570 mi
Last recorded36,570 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration464 HOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 36,570 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 35,980 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 34,716 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 33,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 33,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 32,401 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 32,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,088 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 31,357 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,266 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 30,266 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,832 miles

advise engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,966 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 24,965 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,987 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 22,803 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,386 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,794 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 12,794 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 9,568 miles

Noise on NSR brake

Pass 1 Aug 2006 8,173 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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464 HOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 464 HOD, 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 464 HOD registered?

464 HOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is 464 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 464 HOD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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