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CM02 AMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,868 mi
Last recorded78,868 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM02 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 78,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 75,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,369 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS DARK (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 58,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm + badly perishing + wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm + perishing + wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs slightly corroded

centre brake light lens cracked

fuel cap strap broken

half of the offside front washer jets are blocked

nearside front tyre slightly perishing on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2017 56,654 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm + badly perishing + wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm + perishing + wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs slightly corroded

centre brake light lens cracked

fuel cap strap broken

half of the offside front washer jets are blocked

nearside front tyre slightly perishing on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,554 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,445 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 49,416 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,943 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,651 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,109 miles

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)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,214 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,740 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 18,733 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,948 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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CM02 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CM02 AMG, 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 CM02 AMG registered?

CM02 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is CM02 AMG safe to buy?

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