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M157 AMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,399 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 101,116 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 100,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 100,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 100,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 99,712 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower air bag ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,037 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,090 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 97,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,344 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 74,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,707 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

windscreen marked by n/s wiper but not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M157 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 M157 AMG, 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 M157 AMG registered?

M157 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is M157 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M157 AMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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