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DA03 UCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,252 mi
Last recorded52,252 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 UCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,305 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 51,305 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,356 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 48,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm out ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 43,017 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,149 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 36,126 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,454 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,917 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 24,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,511 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,841 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,451 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,371 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 15,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2007 11,761 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 UCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UCZ, 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 DA03 UCZ registered?

DA03 UCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is DA03 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 UCZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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