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ET03 SXP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,649 mi
Last recorded54,649 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 SXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 54,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s rear very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,950 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 53,950 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 53,800 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 53,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 53,500 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 53,500 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,500 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 48,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,869 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 47,869 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,216 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,817 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,498 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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ET03 SXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SXP, 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.

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What year was ET03 SXP registered?

ET03 SXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is ET03 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 SXP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET03 SXP have outstanding finance?

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