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GX03 FRN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,430 mi
Last recorded76,430 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery light on

Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 74,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 73,617 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 71,499 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,814 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints between front and rear pipes all leaking slightly. (7.1.2)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure. Removed and put into boot for re-fitting.

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

Offside Front door mirror deteriorated but still gives good view to rear.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 70,814 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Last group of letters too close to preceding numbers. (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints between front and rear pipes all leaking slightly. (7.1.2)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure. Removed and put into boot for re-fitting.

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

Offside Front door mirror deteriorated but still gives good view to rear.

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 FRN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FRN, 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 GX03 FRN registered?

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

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