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H7 OWN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,573 mi
Last recorded70,573 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 OWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 70,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joints (clamps corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 62,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (clamps corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,542 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,262 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,397 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 49,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,491 miles

N/S Front wheel weld repair

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S Rear wheel inner edge close to arch but not fouling

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 32,433 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 27,830 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 27,823 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,708 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 21,708 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,920 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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H7 OWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H7 OWN, 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 H7 OWN registered?

H7 OWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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