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FD03 CWX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,077 mi
Last recorded104,077 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,077 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 102,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,869 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,198 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 82,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,379 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,609 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 66,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 61,636 miles

play in offside front top ball joint

play to inner bush offside front lower tie rod arm

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,873 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,272 miles

rear sruts damp

small play in ft bottom balljoints

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,732 miles

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

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

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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FD03 CWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FD03 CWX, 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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FD03 CWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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