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ET03 OTY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,367 mi
Last recorded73,367 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 73,367 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,631 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)

engine oil leak ?

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,153 miles

creak from steering rack while suspension in fully raised position

repair carried out to o/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,182 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 62,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,081 miles

slight leak from offside rear suspension unit

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,626 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 54,601 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight seep of oil from o/s/r sock absorber

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,372 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 48,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 May 2007 41,213 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 41,212 miles

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

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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ET03 OTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ET03 OTY, 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 ET03 OTY registered?

ET03 OTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is ET03 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 OTY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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