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DAK 54A

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,377 mi
Last recorded104,377 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAK 54A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 104,377 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch Corroded not likely to cause injury

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch Corroded not likely to cause injury

Fail 6 Mar 2024 104,366 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch Corroded not likely to cause injury

Pass 31 Jan 2022 104,256 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 93,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tyre sealant kit missing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,498 miles

Nearside Rear arch rusty

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear arch rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear arch rusty

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear arch rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,028 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2015 79,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2014 76,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,672 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has cuts on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,732 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall chuncked/no cord exposed

Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,596 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer wall chuncked but no thread visiable

Fail 5 Jan 2010 60,608 miles

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

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls cut,no cords or ply showing at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,608 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls cut,no cords or ply showing at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,325 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,100 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 45,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,509 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 36,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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DAK 54A is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DAK 54A, 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 DAK 54A registered?

DAK 54A is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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