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AXE 64

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,909 mi
Last recorded80,909 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXE 64
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 80,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 80,264 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,672 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 77,558 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,939 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 76,939 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,998 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,845 miles

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 24 Oct 2013 64,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,268 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,230 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,842 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 44,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,059 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,966 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,776 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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AXE 64 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AXE 64, 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

How do I check the history of AXE 64?

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What year was AXE 64 registered?

AXE 64 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is AXE 64 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXE 64 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AXE 64 have outstanding finance?

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