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CS 2261

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,061 mi
Last recorded42,061 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS 2261
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 May 2012 42,061 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 40,030 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 37,950 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,191 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,347 miles

both front brake discs worn and slight cracking around cross drilled holes

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,487 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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CS 2261 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CS 2261, 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 CS 2261 registered?

CS 2261 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is CS 2261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS 2261 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CS 2261 have outstanding finance?

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