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CF03 XEW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,708 mi
Last recorded29,708 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 XEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,708 miles

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2023 29,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2022 28,752 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 27,586 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 26,283 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 26,220 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,865 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,564 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,728 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,598 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,613 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on shoulders.

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 14,613 miles

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

Advise all four tyres beginning to wear on shoulders.

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,708 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

advise both rear tyres on 3mm centres

Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,862 miles

both front tyres bald at inner 2cms.

both rear tyres bald at inner 3cms.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 12,862 miles

Offside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald at inner 2cms.

both rear tyres bald at inner 3cms.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 11,899 miles

N/S inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,816 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 10,199 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 8,492 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 XEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

CF03 XEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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