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EU03 BHW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,384 mi
Last recorded60,384 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 BHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 60,384 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 58,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,829 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 47,812 miles

both front tyres rim protectors damaged

covers fitted under vehicle

off side and near side front brake hose sleeves split

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,508 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 46,750 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERRISHING AND WORN..REPLACE A.S.A.P.

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,517 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE HAS VARIOUS SMALLS CUTS ON OUTER WALL BUT AS YET NO CORDS EXPOSED..

Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,174 miles

Windscreen damage very close to 10mm. mot fail advise replacement a.s.a.p.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 44,174 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen damage very close to 10mm. mot fail advise replacement a.s.a.p.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,663 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,688 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 26,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 23,900 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 22,840 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 BHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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