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GX03 EZE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,952 mi
Last recorded132,952 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 EZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 132,952 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,719 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 132,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower inner of nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower inner of offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 132,695 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 132,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,630 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 131,630 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 127,629 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 127,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,260 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 122,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in off side steering rack end

Fail 4 Feb 2014 108,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in off side steering rack end

Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,782 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,763 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,008 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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GX03 EZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX03 EZE, 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 GX03 EZE registered?

GX03 EZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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