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G7 UBB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 UBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 77,001 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 76,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,264 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,535 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,005 miles

front and rear brake discs have some light corrosion

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn and side wall getting weak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 96,005 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front and rear brake discs have some light corrosion

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn and side wall getting weak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,526 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 66,526 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,763 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 60,611 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,587 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,490 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 20,488 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G7 UBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G7 UBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G7 UBB registered?

G7 UBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is G7 UBB safe to buy?

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