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BA03 SDA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,571 mi
Last recorded144,571 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 SDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 144,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 140,901 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 140,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 136,193 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 136,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 133,929 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 130,850 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 127,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 122,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 113,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,892 miles

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides marked in yellow (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 94,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,968 miles

Front forward lower arm bushes slight wear

park brake efficiency low locked on both

Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,243 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 78,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,154 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,260 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 60,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 47,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 47,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 32,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BA03 SDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA03 SDA, 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 BA03 SDA registered?

BA03 SDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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