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DE02 BOS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,435 mi
Last recorded74,435 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 BOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,560 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 73,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,094 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,595 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 63,017 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter splitting

Pass 7 May 2013 57,672 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,783 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,781 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,394 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,068 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 33,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,578 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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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DE02 BOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE02 BOS, 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 DE02 BOS registered?

DE02 BOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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