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L40 DYG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,182 mi
Last recorded64,182 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 DYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,535 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,704 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,003 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 36,003 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,568 miles

front shocks have slight play in lower ball joints

Fail 30 May 2012 31,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

front shocks have slight play in lower ball joints

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,778 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 17,414 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2007 11,552 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 9,523 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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L40 DYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L40 DYG, 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 L40 DYG registered?

L40 DYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is L40 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 DYG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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