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HJ03 MHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

131,074 mi
Last recorded131,074 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 MHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 131,074 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,871 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,257 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,768 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 111,819 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,573 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,949 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front pipes corroded for suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear pipes corroded for suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,002 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

engine trims fitted

front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre worn on inside

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,703 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,432 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,964 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 76,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,963 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,887 miles

n/s/f air suspention unit lower bush slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2010 55,957 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,612 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,006 miles

Suspension fluid weep on reservoir .

Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,116 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 MHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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

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