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CX 65

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,570 mi
Last recorded27,570 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX 65
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 27,570 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 27,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 27,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 27,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 26,909 miles

Offside Front Lower castor arm and camber ball joint boots slightly damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2021 25,740 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 24,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

undertays fitted restricting full inspection of testable items

Pass 4 Feb 2019 21,840 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,002 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 16,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 14,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,933 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,318 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 12,817 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 9,962 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,331 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 6,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 5,989 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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CX 65 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CX 65, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX 65 registered?

CX 65 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is CX 65 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX 65 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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