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GU03 CEV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,464 mi
Last recorded86,464 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 CEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 86,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 85,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,400 miles

Engine and side undertrays obscuring components

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

Pass 18 May 2018 79,586 miles

Both rear tyres edges worn heavily

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2017 77,646 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 68,919 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 63,848 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2013 58,275 miles

ENGINE & UNDER COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 54,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,243 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 52,243 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,183 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 49,145 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,377 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,149 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,871 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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GU03 CEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU03 CEV, 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 GU03 CEV registered?

GU03 CEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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