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DA03 MTK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,155 mi
Last recorded62,155 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 MTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2022 62,155 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 61,051 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 61,051 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner walls worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,003 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,629 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 36,627 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,377 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 33,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,396 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 20,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2009 18,181 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 18,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 15,541 miles

ftont number plate becomeing marked

Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,510 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 7,934 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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DA03 MTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc 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 DA03 MTK, 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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DA03 MTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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