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D1 BFH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,642 mi
Last recorded56,642 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 BFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,642 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,449 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 55,654 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,500 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,361 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 52,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,616 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 50,616 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,664 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 49,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,543 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,575 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,081 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2007 31,908 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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D1 BFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D1 BFH, 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 D1 BFH registered?

D1 BFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is D1 BFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 BFH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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