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GM03 HFG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,635 mi
Last recorded89,635 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,635 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

head lamp washers not working

Fail 27 Jun 2012 76,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

head lamp washers not working

service brake warning message on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres appear to be wearing on inside edge

left dip beam did not work first time headlamps were switched on, has worked several times subsequently

small cut to left front tyre side wall

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,559 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,303 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,328 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,400 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,556 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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GM03 HFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GM03 HFG, 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 GM03 HFG registered?

GM03 HFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is GM03 HFG safe to buy?

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