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HL03 HXA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,145 mi
Last recorded68,145 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,145 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 67,913 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 67,913 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 60,109 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,711 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,390 miles

both front tyres splitting also wearing on both edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,139 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,212 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,530 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 9 Jul 2008 37,924 miles

slight wear in n/s/f lower ball joint [rear one]

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,297 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,571 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS VERY LOW †BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES †NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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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HL03 HXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HL03 HXA, 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 HL03 HXA registered?

HL03 HXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2003.

Is HL03 HXA safe to buy?

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