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CM51 ROB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,337 mi
Last recorded103,337 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM51 ROB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 103,337 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 102,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 102,510 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 102,059 miles

offside front tyre wearing low at inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,057 miles

offside front tyre wearing low at inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2021 99,744 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 96,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

washers weak

Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,761 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 89,412 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,871 miles

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 9 May 2015 80,192 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 78,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,450 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,391 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine under tray & under floor trays fitted(unable to see certain components)

unable to see outer sills covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,836 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,097 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,297 miles

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

o/s/r jacking point rubber missing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,720 miles

Windscreen chipped.

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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CM51 ROB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CM51 ROB, 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 CM51 ROB registered?

CM51 ROB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is CM51 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM51 ROB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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