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8 HSC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,932 mi
Last recorded90,932 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,932 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 89,791 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,146 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres perishing slightly on edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,728 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 72,728 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 70,098 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 70,098 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 63,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,421 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 57,410 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front grille damaged and insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,533 miles

Front brake discs <inner walls> rusty.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OS mirror glass - dimmed.

Oil leak.

SRS warning light flashing.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 49,533 miles

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

Front brake discs <inner walls> rusty.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OS mirror glass - dimmed.

Oil leak.

SRS warning light flashing.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,239 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,970 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,064 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 HSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 8 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

8 HSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is 8 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 HSC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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