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EK03 URM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

39,463 mi
Last recorded39,463 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 URM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 39,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 38,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 37,151 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 35,204 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 33,409 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 31,934 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 31,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2020 30,299 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 25,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,643 miles

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 21 Apr 2016 19,441 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,923 miles

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 12 Jun 2012 15,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,221 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,232 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,759 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,861 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,162 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,125 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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EK03 URM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 EK03 URM, 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 EK03 URM registered?

EK03 URM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is EK03 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 URM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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