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BTC 9A

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,458 mi
Last recorded83,458 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTC 9A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 83,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 83,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,229 miles

Offside Front lower rear arm,ball joint has slight play

Offside Front shock wet

Offside Front top arm,ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2015 82,036 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,248 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,902 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,808 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 78,808 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,554 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 1 Dec 2008 57,738 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,657 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,649 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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BTC 9A is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BTC 9A, 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 BTC 9A registered?

BTC 9A is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is BTC 9A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTC 9A shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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