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B 109

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,307 mi
Last recorded86,307 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB 109
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,307 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 86,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 85,494 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 31 Oct 2023 83,617 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 83,592 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 81,579 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 79,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,706 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 76,706 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,652 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 70,652 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,946 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,081 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 57,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,289 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 54,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,649 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,198 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,154 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)

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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B 109 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B 109, 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 B 109 registered?

B 109 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is B 109 safe to buy?

The MOT history for B 109 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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