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E13 CLM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,089 mi
Last recorded113,089 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 CLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 113,089 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 113,004 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 112,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,818 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 111,053 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,783 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 108,616 miles

plastic under tray is fitted covering some componets

Pass 16 May 2018 107,088 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 105,447 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 105,441 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 100,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 94,802 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 89,817 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 89,815 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre ON legal limit

Pass 29 May 2013 83,362 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 83,306 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 74,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 64,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,180 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,451 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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E13 CLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E13 CLM, 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 E13 CLM registered?

E13 CLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is E13 CLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 CLM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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