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BX03 UAE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 UAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 102,323 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,707 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,176 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front bush of the very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 96,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front bush of the very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 96,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front bush of the very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 91,642 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 91,640 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,993 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,174 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 87,174 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,520 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 83,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,331 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 77,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres @ 4mm

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 68,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,551 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 57,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres tread depth getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,413 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 UAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

BX03 UAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is BX03 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 UAE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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