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AC03 HDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,521 mi
Last recorded84,521 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 84,521 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,546 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,406 miles

all tyres wearing on inside

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,164 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 73,164 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,935 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,169 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,322 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,743 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,310 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,451 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,410 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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AC03 HDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AC03 HDJ, 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 AC03 HDJ registered?

AC03 HDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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