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76 MD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,605 mi
Last recorded62,605 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 MD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,605 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 62,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 61,770 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 61,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 61,307 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,918 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 60,917 miles

Offside 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 60,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 59,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 58,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,807 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,764 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 54,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,488 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 53,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,252 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,268 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,315 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,683 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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76 MD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 76 MD, 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 76 MD registered?

76 MD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 76 MD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 76 MD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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