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EU03 CBX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,555 mi
Last recorded63,555 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 CBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,555 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,943 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 44,319 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 43,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,747 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 26,747 miles

Upper Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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 CBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU03 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

EU03 CBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is EU03 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 CBX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU03 CBX have outstanding finance?

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