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8 DUP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,944 mi
Last recorded52,944 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 52,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 52,940 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing can not open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 52,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 51,761 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 51,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 51,231 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,927 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 50,924 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,552 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 49,673 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,541 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 44,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,961 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,101 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,767 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2013 34,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,598 miles

engine light on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,523 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,603 miles

n/s rear outer c/v boot split loss of grease

Pass 7 Feb 2008 11,771 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 DUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DUP, 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 DUP registered?

8 DUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is 8 DUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 DUP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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