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72 DTM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,689 mi
Last recorded112,689 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 DTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 112,689 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 112,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 112,508 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 111,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 109,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 108,824 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 107,873 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,868 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tailpipe holed

Fail 12 Aug 2019 107,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 105,837 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 103,351 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 101,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs in poor condition.

low reading at o/s handbrake, suspect handbrake shoe lever seized.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 96,150 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 96,149 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 94,291 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 94,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,975 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,263 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,722 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,375 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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72 DTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 72 DTM, 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 72 DTM registered?

72 DTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is 72 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 72 DTM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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