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HJ03 CUX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,820 mi
Last recorded42,820 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 CUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,820 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,802 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 40,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,652 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 38,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,915 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower ball joint dust boots deteriorating

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2011 31,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,158 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 21,706 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,643 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,948 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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HJ03 CUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HJ03 CUX, 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 HJ03 CUX registered?

HJ03 CUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HJ03 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ03 CUX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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