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BE02 ENZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,233 mi
Last recorded61,233 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE02 ENZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 61,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 59,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Parking brake lever missing missing (3.1.3a)

Offside Rear Outer rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,589 miles

front brakes 50%

Fail 1 Apr 2016 59,589 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)

front brakes 50%

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,679 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 58,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 58,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,095 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,572 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,418 miles

nearside front tyre worn smoomth on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,013 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,252 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 32,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,527 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 24,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 22,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,843 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,476 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 14,472 miles

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

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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BE02 ENZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BE02 ENZ, 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 BE02 ENZ registered?

BE02 ENZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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