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HP03 MAR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP03 MAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 98,332 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 96,697 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 96,697 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 85,890 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 79,221 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 79,221 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 72,035 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 68,553 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 64,624 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 door mirror glass deteriorating

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 64,624 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 door mirror glass deteriorating

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,841 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 61,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on outer edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on outer edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,742 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,720 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,860 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,823 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,363 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a slight cut on the outerwall, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,926 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY CUT & DAMAGED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,835 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & LIPPED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,796 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,321 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators and worn on inner edges

Offside front tyre wearing and moreso on inner edge (close to limit)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,352 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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HP03 MAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HP03 MAR, 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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HP03 MAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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