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H11 UKE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,688 mi
Last recorded44,688 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 UKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 44,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 44,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 43,523 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 42,428 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 39,607 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 37,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc worse on wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 36,968 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc worse on wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,667 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2018 35,667 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,514 miles

Front both tyres cracking

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,913 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,899 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished and cracked on outside edges

front dics's worn

Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,745 miles

advise front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2014 33,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,432 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 30,711 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,318 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,500 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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H11 UKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

H11 UKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is H11 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 UKE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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