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8 AMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,970 mi
Last recorded31,970 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn very slight. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 31,048 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 29,507 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,091 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,342 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,892 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 18,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 11,437 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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8 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 8 AMG, 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 8 AMG registered?

8 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is 8 AMG safe to buy?

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