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BNZ 57

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,536 mi
Last recorded74,536 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 57
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 74,536 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 74,378 miles

ALL suspension hoses/pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2x clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2022 74,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint on lower shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view heavily tinted (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL suspension hoses/pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2x clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear unable to check components due to wheel binding

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,274 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,912 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,937 miles

Undertrays and Engine Covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 70,814 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 60,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,957 miles

offside front track rod end has play in it close to excessive

Pass 1 May 2012 53,934 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,896 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,265 miles

return to workshop and battery warnilng lights on

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front castor arm ball joint rubber split.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,474 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 46,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,297 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 37,935 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,140 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 29,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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BNZ 57 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BNZ 57, 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 BNZ 57 registered?

BNZ 57 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BNZ 57 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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