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CF03 HRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 98,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 97,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 28 Apr 2017 97,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,274 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 95,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket missing (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 94,493 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,493 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 90,148 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 90,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 89,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,724 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 78,431 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,400 miles

cracks in hi-level brake light

Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,024 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 46,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CF03 HRZ, 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 HRZ registered?

CF03 HRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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