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6 HBC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,273 mi
Last recorded92,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 92,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 91,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 90,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,009 miles

Offside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 90,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hydraulic strut bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,986 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 89,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,121 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,370 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,967 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2012 66,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,386 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,452 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,825 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,441 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,478 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 30,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 22,256 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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6 HBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 6 HBC, 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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6 HBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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