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BX03 AUR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,776 mi
Last recorded154,776 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 AUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 154,776 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ns to os lower (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2025 154,773 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ns to os lower (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2024 153,661 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 153,658 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge base rubber (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 153,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 151,841 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2022 151,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2021 150,042 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 147,047 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 147,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 146,157 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 144,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 143,365 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 143,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 140,097 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 137,182 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 133,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 128,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 124,149 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 104,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2010 104,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2008 88,101 miles

both front tyres getting low and sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 22 Dec 2008 88,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting low and sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Sep 2007 83,654 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 83,654 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 68,335 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Fail 25 May 2006 65,952 miles

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

all tyres worn close to limit

wipers smear windscreen slightly

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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BX03 AUR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX03 AUR, 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 BX03 AUR registered?

BX03 AUR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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