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CD03 ENZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,199 mi
Last recorded54,199 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD03 ENZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 54,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 49,015 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (Both front discs) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 42,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,128 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,550 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 34,986 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,243 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,364 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 33,364 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,698 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,963 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,370 miles

Under trays and heat shields fitted obscurring vision of various components.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,590 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,125 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 24,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 17,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,906 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 6,724 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 6,724 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.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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CD03 ENZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CD03 ENZ, 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 CD03 ENZ registered?

CD03 ENZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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