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BIL 9788

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,586 mi
Last recorded100,586 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 9788
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 100,586 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,108 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 95,051 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,279 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,441 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 82,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 76,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 69,469 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 63,114 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2017 58,565 miles

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 4 Nov 2016 57,415 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,825 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,270 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,394 miles

Full uderbody inspection trays fitted.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,959 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 37,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,128 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 29,675 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,100 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,921 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 23,908 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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BIL 9788 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BIL 9788, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIL 9788 registered?

BIL 9788 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is BIL 9788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIL 9788 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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