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DO03 BRY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,015 mi
Last recorded133,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO03 BRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 133,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose driver mirror deteriorated-delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 132,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR IN BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 128,063 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 120,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 114,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,353 miles

residue around near side front suspension unit

Fail 12 Apr 2016 106,353 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

residue around near side front suspension unit

Pass 4 Apr 2015 10,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2014 100,416 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 99,406 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 99,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2012 95,946 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 86,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 78,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,490 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 67,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 55,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

underside of vehicle covered

Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,377 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 42,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (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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DO03 BRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DO03 BRY, 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 DO03 BRY registered?

DO03 BRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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