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EJ52 HNC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,672 mi
Last recorded58,672 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 HNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 58,672 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 58,671 miles

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror side mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 57,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 56,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,171 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 55,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,936 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,610 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 28,114 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 28,112 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 25,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 23,657 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,048 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 12,822 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 9,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 8,427 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 6,951 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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EJ52 HNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EJ52 HNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ52 HNC registered?

EJ52 HNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ52 HNC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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