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H18 ABR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,451 mi
Last recorded80,451 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 ABR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 80,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 76,824 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 73,450 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 71,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 69,571 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 67,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 65,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,746 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 61,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,496 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,017 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,389 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 49,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 45,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres have slight cracking in outer side walls

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,775 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked

plastic undertrays

rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,860 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,455 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 37,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,921 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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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H18 ABR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H18 ABR, 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 H18 ABR registered?

H18 ABR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is H18 ABR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 ABR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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