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IIL 1304

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

56,216 mi
Last recorded56,216 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 1304
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 56,216 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass slightly deteriorated but still able to view clearly (3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Dec 2024 55,777 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Dec 2022 54,691 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 1 Dec 2021 54,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,457 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 May 2019 51,828 miles

cover and shields fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 50,289 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated but not affecting view to rear

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,275 miles

Front both sides tyres slightly feathered on inner edges

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers an shields

Pass 31 May 2016 47,571 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 46,075 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 44,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,222 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 43,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jun 2013 43,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,804 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,378 miles

emission just in may need further investigation in near future

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,036 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,048 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 28,432 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,842 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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IIL 1304 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 IIL 1304, 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 IIL 1304 registered?

IIL 1304 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is IIL 1304 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIL 1304 shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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