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DU03 ZPD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,807 mi
Last recorded112,807 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 ZPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 112,807 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in underseal making hard to inspect?????

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,743 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

unable to inspect brake pipes due to covering

Fail 28 Oct 2011 73,743 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

unable to inspect brake pipes due to covering

Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,464 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

SLIGHT WEAR N/S/F AND O/S/F TRACK ROD ENDS

UNABLE TO SEE REAR SUSPENSON COIL SPRINGS

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,480 miles

Plastic undertray prevents full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,735 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Aug 2007 44,004 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,270 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 ZPD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZPD, 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 ZPD registered?

DU03 ZPD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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