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B19 DCY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,888 mi
Last recorded89,888 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 89,888 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 89,334 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,799 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,517 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 83,341 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 82,210 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 78,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,563 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,271 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,033 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2015 67,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2014 60,815 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,775 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 48,273 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,666 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,829 miles

advise minnor leak on exhaust rear clamp

Fail 9 Sep 2008 23,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise minnor leak on exhaust rear clamp

Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,307 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,322 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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B19 DCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B19 DCY, 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 B19 DCY registered?

B19 DCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is B19 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 DCY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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