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COR 61N

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,526 mi
Last recorded50,526 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOR 61N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 50,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 49,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 47,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 47,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,957 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 46,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 46,259 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 46,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 44,506 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 42,786 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 42,725 miles

tyre pressure waring

Fail 30 May 2018 42,723 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure waring

Pass 16 May 2017 41,273 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,491 miles

Offside number plate light very dim

Fail 25 May 2016 39,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tyre wall and tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside number plate light very dim

Pass 13 May 2015 36,052 miles

offside front tyre cracking between tread and tyre wall

offside rear tyre close to markers

Pass 14 May 2014 34,985 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 32,832 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 32,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 31,877 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,175 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 26,586 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,634 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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COR 61N is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 COR 61N, 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 COR 61N registered?

COR 61N is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is COR 61N safe to buy?

The MOT history for COR 61N shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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