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EV02 MCB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,474 mi
Last recorded38,474 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV02 MCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 38,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 37,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil on under trays

Pass 3 Jul 2024 37,477 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive abc system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 36,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 36,028 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,924 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,911 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 32,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,397 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,932 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,662 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,469 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 22,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 20,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 18,553 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 15,771 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 11,894 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 7,994 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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EV02 MCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EV02 MCB, 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 EV02 MCB registered?

EV02 MCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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