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BG03 AOL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,512 mi
Last recorded95,512 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

wipers deteriated

Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,007 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 94,418 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,162 miles

nearside front lower shock absorber ball joint slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2018 91,162 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front lower shock absorber ball joint slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2018 91,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower Shock absorber balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,769 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 83,764 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,936 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 71,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,063 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,458 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,482 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s and o/s front shock absorber lower balljoint very slight play

Fail 18 Feb 2012 57,482 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

n/s and o/s front shock absorber lower balljoint very slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,170 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,999 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r inner cv joints boots slight grease leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,906 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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BG03 AOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BG03 AOL, 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 BG03 AOL registered?

BG03 AOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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