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DA03 UDL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,755 mi
Last recorded36,755 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 UDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 36,755 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 36,715 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 35,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 35,151 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,720 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 33,276 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 32,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 31,438 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 30,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 28,989 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 23,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 21,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,861 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,306 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 12,033 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 9,649 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 UDL 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 100%.

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 DA03 UDL, 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 DA03 UDL registered?

DA03 UDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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