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HR 106

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,784 mi
Last recorded80,784 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR 106
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 80,784 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

under body panels

Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,735 miles

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,296 miles

under trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,630 miles

under trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,286 miles

under trays

Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,397 miles

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,334 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,256 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,660 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,884 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,855 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,181 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,871 miles

nearside rear suspension damper showing fluid leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,382 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 36,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,154 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,985 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 61,985 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,916 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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HR 106 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 HR 106, 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 HR 106 registered?

HR 106 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is HR 106 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HR 106 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HR 106 have outstanding finance?

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