MOT Status
ValidMileage
12,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged unit loose on hinge ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, may require adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))
Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged unit loose on hinge ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, may require adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))
Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines
All four road tyres old 2003 y o m
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
All four road tyres old 2003 y o m
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
All road tyres old 2003 y o m
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside rear tyre nail in tread close to inner edge
Offside rear parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
Parking brake efficiency low 17% on roller brake test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HF03 BPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 HF03 BPE, 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 HF03 BPE registered?
HF03 BPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2003.
Is HF03 BPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for HF03 BPE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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