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54 EB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,844 mi
Last recorded44,844 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 EB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 44,844 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 10 Oct 2022 44,678 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 4 Oct 2022 44,676 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under vehicle covered

Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,608 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,875 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 40,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,679 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Slight wear to O/S inner steering tie rod joint.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 30,171 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,422 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 17,643 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,465 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,563 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 4,757 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 4,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 4,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 3,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 2,690 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 2,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 1,549 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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54 EB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 54 EB, 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 54 EB registered?

54 EB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is 54 EB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54 EB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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