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L24 DMW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,807 mi
Last recorded104,807 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 DMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 104,807 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 104,807 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,817 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 101,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 92,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 92,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 86,306 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 86,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,481 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,646 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Slight vertical lift play detected in front offside lower main suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 83,646 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view Drivers/offside (8.1.2a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Slight vertical lift play detected in front offside lower main suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,918 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 80,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 77,958 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,881 miles

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)

Offside Front 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 20 Jun 2008 55,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 43,121 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,463 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 30,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L24 DMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L24 DMW, 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 L24 DMW registered?

L24 DMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is L24 DMW safe to buy?

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