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L800 MJA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,388 mi
Last recorded43,388 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 MJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 43,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,988 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

air bag (SRS) malfunction warning lamp does not illuminate

tyre pressure monitring system (TMPS) message indicating system require attention

Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,442 miles

SRS malfunction warning lamp dose not illuminate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 39,440 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

SRS malfunction warning lamp dose not illuminate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,942 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 35,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,092 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,839 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,534 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 12,839 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,839 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,055 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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L800 MJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L800 MJA, 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 L800 MJA registered?

L800 MJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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