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704 WMB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,405 mi
Last recorded57,405 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration704 WMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 57,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 56,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 54,232 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 52,615 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 52,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 50,845 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 48,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,205 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 45,845 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 44,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,582 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 39,877 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

TPMS warning on

front wheel bearings have very slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,351 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,286 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 27,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,119 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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704 WMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 704 WMB, 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 704 WMB registered?

704 WMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is 704 WMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 704 WMB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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