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DU03 CYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,967 mi
Last recorded29,967 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 CYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 29,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2025 27,310 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2024 24,850 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 24,846 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 21,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 21,199 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 21,129 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 20,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 20,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 25 Feb 2017 19,565 miles

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,264 miles

n/s/rear brake slightly sticking

rear brake imbalance only just met

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 17,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 16,210 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 16,200 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 15,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,376 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 11,363 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 9,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 7,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 5,958 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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DU03 CYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DU03 CYC, 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 DU03 CYC registered?

DU03 CYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DU03 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 CYC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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