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HO03 DNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,249 mi
Last recorded124,249 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO03 DNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 124,227 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 116,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2020 108,511 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 100,131 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake wear sensor illuminated at time of the test

under trays and shields fitted unable to visually check some components

Pass 8 May 2018 88,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 76,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,838 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

fluid leak n/s/f ??

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,989 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,507 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 71,464 miles

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

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

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 7 Apr 2011 63,734 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2010 53,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2010 53,786 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,439 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

numerous cracks in both front discs at cross drillings

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2009 49,438 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

numerous cracks in both front discs at cross drillings

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,547 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside door mirror lens is cracked.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,323 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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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HO03 DNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HO03 DNJ, 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 HO03 DNJ registered?

HO03 DNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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