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B12 WED

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,774 mi
Last recorded69,774 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 WED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 69,774 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 67,766 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 67,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 65,587 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 63,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 62,497 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 60,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 59,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 57,730 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 55,089 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 50,929 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 49,064 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 49,064 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 48,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 48,612 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,274 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 45,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,377 miles

Engine oil dip stick missing

Front number plate slight damage

Nearside front damage

Offside rear and rear bumper damage

Rear number plate slight deteriorate

Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,812 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 12 Aug 2010 37,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

nearside & offside front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has bad damage to the outer wall

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,321 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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B12 WED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B12 WED, 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 B12 WED registered?

B12 WED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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