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EF03 MVT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,415 mi
Last recorded96,415 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 MVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 96,415 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 96,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,680 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 95,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 95,301 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,769 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 93,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,775 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 71,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,260 miles

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

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

rear offside handbrake cable fouling centre exhaust box mounting bracket slight worn plastice outer casing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,335 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 33,334 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,043 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,618 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,744 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,783 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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EF03 MVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF03 MVT, 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 EF03 MVT registered?

EF03 MVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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