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H11 DFN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

51,833 mi
Last recorded51,833 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 DFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 51,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 50,620 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 50,620 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 50,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front a ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 50,113 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 49,742 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 49,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,042 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,964 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,435 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration on nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 45,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,261 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,872 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 41,861 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,173 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 38,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 35,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 28,797 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,842 miles

brake fluid low

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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H11 DFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 H11 DFN, 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 H11 DFN registered?

H11 DFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is H11 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 DFN shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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