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CU03 OWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,315 mi
Last recorded57,315 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 57,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 57,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No projected beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 56,927 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 56,805 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 56,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,476 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,927 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 50,927 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,045 miles

Engine,Sill & Underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 50,045 miles

Engine,Sill & Underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,385 miles

Sill & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,303 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2015 42,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 40,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 39,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,788 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,609 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,455 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,550 miles

damage off side rear tyre wall

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,539 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 28,539 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,564 miles

nearside front brake disc has surface fractures

offside front brake disc has surface fractures

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,117 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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CU03 OWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CU03 OWZ, 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 CU03 OWZ registered?

CU03 OWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is CU03 OWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 OWZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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