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C15 ANO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

115,917 mi
Last recorded115,917 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 ANO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 115,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded in various places. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear both sides slightly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rear , outer casings slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 115,140 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded in various places. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear both sides slightly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rear , outer casings slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 113,597 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2022 113,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45 R17 98W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,156 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,626 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,191 miles

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

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

Rear both brake hose ferrules corroded ns and os

Fail 2 Jul 2018 104,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear both brake hose ferrules corroded ns and os

Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 100,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

headlamp level sensor rod broken

Pass 18 Jun 2016 96,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,850 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 87,580 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 87,381 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,525 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,516 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,693 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,398 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 76,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,930 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 60,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,110 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,110 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,756 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,371 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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C15 ANO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 C15 ANO, 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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C15 ANO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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