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HG03 AMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,821 mi
Last recorded68,821 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,875 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,798 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 63,136 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 63,136 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,278 miles

High level brake light unit lens cracked

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,887 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,088 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,113 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,880 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,649 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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HG03 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HG03 AMG, 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 HG03 AMG registered?

HG03 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is HG03 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 AMG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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