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H15 SAT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,325 mi
Last recorded93,325 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 SAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 93,325 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 92,804 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Both sides, front & rear hoses ferrules slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,751 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 88,879 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Shock absorber has relative movement in lower fixing but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower back arm air bag bottom pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower back arm air bag bottom pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn both edges 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 87,303 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back arm ball joint at the hub, replaced it soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 87,174 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back arm ball joint at the hub, replaced it soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,425 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,998 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 81,816 miles

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

exhaust blowing from center

Fail 27 Nov 2018 81,806 miles

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

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

exhaust blowing from center

Pass 22 Nov 2017 79,302 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 285/35/18 97w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 71,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 71,225 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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,555 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,054 miles

both front tyres starting to crack between tread and outer sidewall( no cords visible at time of test)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,619 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,417 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 60,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,591 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)

air bag light on

wiper blades worn

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,589 miles

SRS/AIRBAG light on

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,406 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 51,406 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,920 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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H15 SAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H15 SAT, 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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H15 SAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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