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AG51 WHO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,890 mi
Last recorded44,890 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 WHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 44,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 44,520 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 43,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 42,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 41,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 41,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,165 miles

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light centre stop lamp lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front tyre tread area cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 38,276 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 38,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

park brake handle loose

Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,860 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 35,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,524 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 30,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,562 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 28,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,990 miles

Nearside front brake disc deteriorated on inner surface

Offside front brake disc deteriorated on inner surface

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,001 miles

Front discs rusty on inside face

Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,786 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 20,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,591 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 16,591 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,645 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 8,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 5,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AG51 WHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AG51 WHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG51 WHO registered?

AG51 WHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is AG51 WHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 WHO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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