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A7 EVH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,762 mi
Last recorded48,762 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 EVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 48,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,921 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 47,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,467 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 47,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,135 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,691 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2012 38,126 miles

all pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2011 37,466 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,937 miles

Front tyres showing signs of age.

Pass 12 May 2009 31,660 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing on outer sidewall due to age.

Fail 7 May 2009 31,660 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing on outer sidewall due to age.

Pass 28 May 2008 27,413 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 22,717 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 17,918 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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A7 EVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A7 EVH, 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 A7 EVH registered?

A7 EVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is A7 EVH safe to buy?

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