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DH03 DEN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,168 mi
Last recorded87,168 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 DEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 87,168 miles

Front lower trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,118 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,050 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,936 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,605 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,872 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,872 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,800 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 77,923 miles

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

offside door mirror discoloured

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,242 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 70,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,425 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,880 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,571 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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DH03 DEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DH03 DEN, 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 DH03 DEN registered?

DH03 DEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is DH03 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH03 DEN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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