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G7 XDH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 XDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 76,321 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 76,321 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 74,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 69,411 miles

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

unable to check all rigid brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2021 69,408 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

unable to check all rigid brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2020 66,059 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 60,904 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 60,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 59,221 miles

Central Front Under tray loose

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% LED's out in 3rd stop light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Spring control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Spring control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 59,221 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Under tray loose

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% LED's out in 3rd stop light (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Spring control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Spring control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 56,090 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2017 55,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 54,893 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 50,103 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 47,645 miles

Both front tyres surface cracking

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 43,507 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,787 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 34,787 miles

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

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

DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE CALIPER SPRING MISSING

Pass 5 May 2010 30,101 miles

Both front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 13 May 2009 25,757 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,995 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 22,995 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 19,699 miles

inner rear brake pads wearing near service limit

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 XDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XDH, 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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G7 XDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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