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CF03 GWA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,153 mi
Last recorded112,153 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 GWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 112,153 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 111,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 109,289 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 106,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 104,415 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,971 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,221 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 98,197 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,700 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,880 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 57,880 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,224 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,209 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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CF03 GWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 CF03 GWA, 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 CF03 GWA registered?

CF03 GWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is CF03 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 GWA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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