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EJ52 MVN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,053 mi
Last recorded63,053 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 MVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,053 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 62,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,043 miles

both n/side tyres have chunks out of walls

n/side front tyre bald on inner edge

n/side rear tyre bald on inner edge and splitting on inner wall

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 54,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 50,720 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,838 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,792 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,185 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,992 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 30,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 26,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,169 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 10,345 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 MVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

EJ52 MVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ52 MVN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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