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M10 MBO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 MBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,727 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,908 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 86,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear abs wire rubbing on driveshaft

Fail 31 May 2024 86,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner arch on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner arch on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear abs wire rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 17 May 2023 70,413 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 65,284 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 63,876 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 58,697 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,962 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,585 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,007 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,336 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,940 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,831 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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M10 MBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M10 MBO, 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 M10 MBO registered?

M10 MBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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