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AG03 XHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,018 mi
Last recorded79,018 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 79,018 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 31 May 2019 76,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 76,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,952 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 72,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2018 72,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre feathering on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathering on inside edge

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 68,514 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 65,018 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 May 2015 62,025 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 57,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 55,424 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,056 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,896 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,836 miles

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

SRS light on

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,860 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,608 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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AG03 XHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AG03 XHZ, 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 AG03 XHZ registered?

AG03 XHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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