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D9 VNG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,350 miles

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2020 93,061 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 93,026 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,148 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber ball joint slight play

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 89,761 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 89,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement + offside rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 89,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.51% (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,720 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,714 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,941 miles

O S F Suspention got slightly play

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,136 miles

Bonnet Catch Sticks

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,269 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,538 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,061 miles

Both front disc have small cracks

Both front discs corroded on inner face

N/S/F fog light lens holed

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,633 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 61,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,702 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 55,786 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,607 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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D9 VNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

D9 VNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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