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EU03 AXM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,173 mi
Last recorded123,173 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 AXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 123,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,286 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 120,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount has play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm back ball joint has slight movement in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount has play in mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 120,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount has play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm back ball joint has slight movement in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount has play in mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,464 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,846 miles

undertrays fitted front to rear obscuring vision of components

Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,004 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 100,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,181 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,539 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,949 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,940 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 134,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 134,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 105,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,553 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,158 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 51,155 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

3x tyre near limits

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/front tie bar joint rubber boot split

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,326 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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EU03 AXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EU03 AXM, 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 EU03 AXM registered?

EU03 AXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EU03 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 AXM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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