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DN03 DKV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,704 mi
Last recorded107,704 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2023 107,704 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,944 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 101,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 101,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2018 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread feathered

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread feathered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2018 95,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread feathered

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread feathered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2017 77,905 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,830 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 64,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 62,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres feathering.oil leaks at engine area.both front drag link bushes soft.

Fail 7 May 2015 62,387 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres feathering.oil leaks at engine area.both front drag link bushes soft.

Pass 15 May 2014 57,776 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,273 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 54,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,263 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2010 46,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,167 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Nearside front headlight aim on minimum limit

Offside front headlight aim on minimum limit

Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,152 miles

protective covers fitted under vehicle unable to see all items

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,610 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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DN03 DKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 DN03 DKV, 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 DN03 DKV registered?

DN03 DKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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