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BX03 AZC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,680 mi
Last recorded64,680 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 AZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,680 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 64,679 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible has tape on from previous plate stuck on top (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible has tape on from previous plate stuck on top (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,457 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 64,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,492 miles

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

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 3 May 2017 57,464 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)

Fail 2 May 2017 57,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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 12 May 2016 56,121 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 53,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 52,180 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 50,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 48,271 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 48,266 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2011 45,335 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,563 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 35,777 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,134 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,011 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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BX03 AZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AZC, 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 AZC registered?

BX03 AZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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