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ERY 577

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,138 mi
Last recorded31,138 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERY 577
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 31,138 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 31,061 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 30,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 29,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 29,486 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light stress cracks forming at drilled holes (3.5.1i)

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,735 miles

light cracks on both front brake discs by drill holes

Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise osf and nsf tyre edges wearing thin but cords not showing.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,898 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,363 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,017 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,120 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 16,120 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,022 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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ERY 577 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ERY 577, 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 ERY 577 registered?

ERY 577 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is ERY 577 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERY 577 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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