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H2 AOL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,822 mi
Last recorded63,822 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,822 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

centre brake light inop

Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,684 miles

corrosion at front flexi brake hoses

Fail 18 Dec 2020 63,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion at front flexi brake hoses

Pass 25 May 2019 63,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,455 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 63,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,443 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 62,442 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 62,411 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 61,816 miles

nsf tyre has cracking on edge - no cords exposed

Fail 12 May 2014 61,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre has cracking on edge - no cords exposed

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,325 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,916 miles

nsr tyre cut on kerb protector

osr disc slightly scored

front no plate damaged around fixing screw

nsf tyre has cracking in ntread and outer edge

rear suspension buishes startring to crack

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in osf bearing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 60,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs lipped

front no plate damaged around fixing screw

nsf tyre has cracking in ntread and outer edge

nsr tyre cut on kerb protector

osf h/l at base of reading

osr disc slightly scored

osr tyre cracking in tread

rear suspension buishes startring to crack

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in osf bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,213 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,923 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 42,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2007 41,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,333 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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H2 AOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H2 AOL, 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 H2 AOL registered?

H2 AOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is H2 AOL safe to buy?

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