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BD03 MXP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

71,729 mi
Last recorded71,729 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 MXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 71,729 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 71,722 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,912 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 70,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,011 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 70,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,299 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre severely perished and cracked around inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,139 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

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

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

both front tyres heavily perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,279 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 55,860 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front fog lamp missing

undertray loose

Fail 23 Dec 2013 55,860 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front fog lamp missing

undertray loose

Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,477 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 53,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,597 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 49,265 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake disks corroaded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to crack on side walls ,not yet showing cords

uneven tyre wear on front and rear tyres on inner edge tracking may need adjusting.

Fail 28 May 2010 40,074 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to crack on side walls ,not yet showing cords

uneven tyre wear on front and rear tyres on inner edge tracking may need adjusting.

Pass 18 May 2009 35,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,767 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,417 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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BD03 MXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BD03 MXP, 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 BD03 MXP registered?

BD03 MXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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