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BN03 DHY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,922 mi
Last recorded94,922 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,922 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,273 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 92,273 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 81,983 miles

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

advise replace n/s front shockabsorber

front brake discs wearing

Fail 28 Jan 2015 81,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise replace n/s front shockabsorber

front brake discs wearing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,726 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake disc's slightly worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,226 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 43,226 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,946 miles

nearside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

part of nearside rear position and stop lamp not working

slight damage to nearside front road wheel outer bead rim and tyre outer sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,945 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

part of nearside rear position and stop lamp not working

slight damage to nearside front road wheel outer bead rim and tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,037 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,928 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,352 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 18,638 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 18,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,144 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 15,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,260 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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BN03 DHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN03 DHY, 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 BN03 DHY registered?

BN03 DHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BN03 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 DHY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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