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BW03 HUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,382 mi
Last recorded87,382 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 HUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2026 87,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 77,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 73,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 67,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,735 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 63,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (pressed into hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,436 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 58,570 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,265 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 50,265 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,042 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,611 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,486 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 26,486 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,982 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 12,982 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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
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BW03 HUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW03 HUJ, 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 BW03 HUJ registered?

BW03 HUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is BW03 HUJ safe to buy?

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