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D10 UGW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

62,617 mi
Last recorded62,617 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 UGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 62,617 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Jul 2025 61,071 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK GAITORS SWOLLEN (2.1.5 (a))

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Jul 2024 59,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 58,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,087 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,356 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,043 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,813 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,538 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,727 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 39,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,511 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,803 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 24,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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D10 UGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 D10 UGW, 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 D10 UGW registered?

D10 UGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is D10 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D10 UGW shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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