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H1 HFG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,318 mi
Last recorded94,318 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 HFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 94,318 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 94,318 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 91,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 89,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

slight play in both wheel bearings

wipers smear

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 87,569 miles

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

front brake discs scored

white furry on brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2018 87,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on the edge

both side front air suspension dust cover deteriorated

oil leak

white furring on rear brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2017 82,501 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

slight play on nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 24 May 2016 77,345 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 77,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge cord showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 69,584 miles

front brake discs scored

offside rear tyre getting low

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,343 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

slight play on nearside front wheel bearing

slight play on offside front upper whishbone balljoint

steering wheel slightly heavy

white furring on brake and fuel pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,201 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,023 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,487 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,200 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,702 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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H1 HFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 H1 HFG, 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 H1 HFG registered?

H1 HFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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