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BGL 26

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,762 mi
Last recorded35,762 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGL 26
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 35,762 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 35,288 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 34,761 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 34,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 32,822 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,483 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 32,069 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,892 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,680 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,945 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,470 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 19,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2008 18,287 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,454 miles

near/side front tyre has dig in outer wall

off/side head light on upper limit

very large under trays

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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BGL 26 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BGL 26, 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 BGL 26 registered?

BGL 26 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BGL 26 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGL 26 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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