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EGZ 1119

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,615 mi
Last recorded20,615 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGZ 1119
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 20,615 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 20,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 19,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 19,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 19,008 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 18,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 18,959 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 18,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 18,935 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 18,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 18,896 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 18,895 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,830 miles

both front and rear number plates poor condtion

both rear discs general corrosion

front suspension struts heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015
Pass 14 Jul 2014
Pass 10 Jul 2013
Fail 10 Jul 2013

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,609 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 15,609 miles

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

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

Near side tyre has a cut in side wall but no cords showing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,865 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 8 Jul 2009 10,675 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,015 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)

front tyres have low edges

Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 8,098 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 8,065 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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EGZ 1119 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EGZ 1119, 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 EGZ 1119 registered?

EGZ 1119 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is EGZ 1119 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGZ 1119 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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