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L9 DED

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,831 mi
Last recorded75,831 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 DED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,831 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,126 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 73,277 miles

rear shockers damp

various pipes corroding

Fail 9 May 2016 73,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

various pipes corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,236 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 67,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,939 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,341 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,743 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,801 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,426 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,108 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 7,154 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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L9 DED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 L9 DED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 DED registered?

L9 DED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is L9 DED safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 DED 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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