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H3 MHH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,898 mi
Last recorded36,898 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 MHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 36,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 36,830 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 36,768 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 36,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 36,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 35,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 35,839 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 35,439 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 35,439 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 34,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Pass 22 May 2017 34,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Rear suspension arm has slight play in ball joint.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Pass 25 May 2016 33,840 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,719 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2014

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,416 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Fail 16 Jul 2013 32,416 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,983 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)

fluctuation in n/s/f disc

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Fail 7 Jun 2012 30,978 miles

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

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)

fluctuation in n/s/f disc

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 24 May 2011 26,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 23,959 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,379 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,676 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,718 miles

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

nears side front tyre wall dammaged

Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,787 miles

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

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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H3 MHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H3 MHH, 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 H3 MHH registered?

H3 MHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is H3 MHH safe to buy?

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