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B16 GNS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,983 mi
Last recorded139,983 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 139,983 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 103,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,730 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,023 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,197 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 71,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,804 miles

cracked o/s/r tyre side walls

Fail 24 Apr 2014 69,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

cracked o/s/r tyre side walls

Pass 24 May 2012 69,701 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 66,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,709 miles

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

front discs corroded on inside

front tyres wearing on inside and sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 14 Jan 2011 65,516 miles

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

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

front discs corroded on inside

front tyres wearing on inside and sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,228 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 52,439 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,365 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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B16 GNS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 B16 GNS, 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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B16 GNS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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