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BAZ 900

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,165 mi
Last recorded52,165 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 900
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 52,131 miles

Front Both brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspect suspension arms play

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 52,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Both brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspect suspension arms play

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,061 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 52,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,343 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,961 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,650 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,863 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,491 miles

front disc's corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 47,959 miles

front discs corroded

poss fault air suspension

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,371 miles

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

front discs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 20 Dec 2007 43,501 miles

tyre tread depth N/S/F 7MM 0FF/S/F 7MM N/S/R 3MM OFF/S/R 5MM

Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,402 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 34,402 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate loose

front wipers smeary

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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BAZ 900 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc 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 BAZ 900, 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 BAZ 900 registered?

BAZ 900 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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