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HX03 DHY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,812 mi
Last recorded56,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,812 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 56,146 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 52,164 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,012 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 47,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 46,162 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres starting to crack between tread and sidewall

brake discs have surface rust

nearside rear tyre at 2.5mm

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,807 miles

chip to windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2013 36,737 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 29,093 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 29,090 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front of under tray damp with oil possable oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,657 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,711 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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HX03 DHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HX03 DHY, 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 HX03 DHY registered?

HX03 DHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is HX03 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX03 DHY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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