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CAL 6

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,425 mi
Last recorded89,425 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAL 6
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,425 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 89,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,714 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bag deteriorated but performance not affected

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 84,713 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear suspension bag deteriorated but performance not affected

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,382 miles

FRONT INNER DISC CORRODED

Fail 3 Aug 2023 77,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT INNER DISC CORRODED

Pass 8 Sep 2022 74,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 72,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery warning on

Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,614 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 66,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,728 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 62,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

dashboard indicates oil level too high.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,754 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear suspension unit fluid feed pipe is slightly weeping

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,082 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,851 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,782 miles

Both front discs pitted

both rear discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,448 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,544 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CAL 6 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CAL 6, 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 CAL 6 registered?

CAL 6 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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