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D9 EDG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

76,416 mi
Last recorded76,416 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 EDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 76,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 75,999 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,565 miles

n/s and o/s front brake hose outer covers split

Pass 1 Aug 2023 73,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s front brake hose outer rubbers split

Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s front brake hose outer rubbers split

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,083 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,918 miles

both rear disc wearing thin

Pass 23 May 2018 69,863 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 69,228 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,958 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,847 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,973 miles

ADVISE. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 3 MM ADVISE. BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2 MM REPLACEMENTS REQUIRED VERY SOON..

Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,568 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,907 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,954 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,214 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,940 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,842 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,317 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 33,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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D9 EDG 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 D9 EDG, 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 D9 EDG registered?

D9 EDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is D9 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 EDG 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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