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B8 XES

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,293 mi
Last recorded89,293 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 89,293 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,209 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to properly assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 78,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 78,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 77,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,452 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 74,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,345 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 72,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,329 miles

Front os,ns tyres inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front os,ns tyres inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear tyres low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,475 miles

advise pads warning light faults

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 55,142 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,085 miles

n/s rear susspension unit slight misting of oil

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,123 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,562 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,208 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,039 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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B8 XES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B8 XES, 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

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What year was B8 XES registered?

B8 XES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is B8 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 XES shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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