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CAS 22

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,206 mi
Last recorded59,206 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAS 22
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,206 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt where marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt where marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 57,502 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,491 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,154 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 53,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,898 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 46,099 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,490 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,458 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 37,349 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,499 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 31,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 22 Jul 2013 25,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,029 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,748 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 19,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,840 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 10,689 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 10,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,130 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 8,688 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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CAS 22 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 CAS 22, 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 CAS 22 registered?

CAS 22 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CAS 22 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAS 22 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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