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BY02 GED

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,109 mi
Last recorded107,109 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY02 GED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 107,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION SOFT WITH LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect HAS LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT HIGHER THAN NEARSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 107,062 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush / joint excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability no damping effect suspension altering position all the time (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays are fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 106,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays are fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 104,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 98,125 miles

Engine Management Warning Light illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,316 miles

engine management warning light stays on

Fail 16 Mar 2015 94,238 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,483 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,260 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 20 Dec 2012 80,260 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,258 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,110 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,751 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,911 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,434 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)

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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BY02 GED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BY02 GED, 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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BY02 GED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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