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HD03 MFX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,937 mi
Last recorded79,937 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 MFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 79,937 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,721 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 79,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt bit slow to retract

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt bit slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 76,689 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2018 76,684 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension gaiter split

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

Offside Front suspension unit gaiter split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heat sheild underneath slightly damaged

nearside seat belt bit slow to retract

slight damage to side wall of nearside front tyre[inner sidewall]

Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front road springs enclosed obscuring inspection

rear road springs enclosed obscuring inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2013 71,205 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front road springs enclosed obscuring inspection

rear road springs enclosed obscuring inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,902 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 47,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,759 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 41,759 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 39,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,723 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,478 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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HD03 MFX 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 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 HD03 MFX, 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 HD03 MFX registered?

HD03 MFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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