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DIG 81

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,007 mi
Last recorded45,007 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 81
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 45,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 44,164 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 44,160 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass badley faded (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,791 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,604 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 43,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 42,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 38,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 32,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 32,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,495 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,165 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,476 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)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,972 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 18,955 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 12,843 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 2,819 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 2,814 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DIG 81 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DIG 81, 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 DIG 81 registered?

DIG 81 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DIG 81 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 81 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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