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HIG 8778

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,114 mi
Last recorded107,114 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 8778
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,114 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 101,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front tyre is geting slightly perished.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 92,483 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 92,479 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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HIG 8778 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HIG 8778, 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 HIG 8778 registered?

HIG 8778 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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