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M155 AVD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,155 mi
Last recorded47,155 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 AVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 47,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 46,924 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 46,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 46,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,200 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 45,140 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,136 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 45,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 45,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,587 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,365 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full veiw brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,787 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,700 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,603 miles

Undertrays

Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,940 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,552 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 35,551 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,925 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,616 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,305 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,091 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,852 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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M155 AVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M155 AVD, 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 M155 AVD registered?

M155 AVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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