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H5 CBC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,881 mi
Last recorded51,881 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 CBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 51,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 51,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 50,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2023 49,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,991 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 46,258 miles

under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 8 May 2018 45,203 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 44,425 miles

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 5 May 2017 44,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner treads

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 41,449 miles

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER TREADS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 38,945 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)

Pass 2 May 2013 36,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres showing cracks to tyre sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2012 34,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,673 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 25,549 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,082 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,096 miles

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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H5 CBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H5 CBC, 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 H5 CBC registered?

H5 CBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is H5 CBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 CBC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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