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M20 GBR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,376 mi
Last recorded44,376 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 GBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 44,376 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 43,621 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 42,711 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 51,558 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,380 miles

All tyres on 2mm tread depth

Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,727 miles

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

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

under shields fitted at the time of test.

Fail 10 Jul 2019 39,725 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under shields fitted at the time of test.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,890 miles

horn doesn't switch off

Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,073 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,341 miles

under sheilds + engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2015 37,291 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,577 miles

o/s rear suspension has a slight leak of fluid

Fail 30 Jul 2013 34,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,021 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 32,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,798 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,378 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,340 miles

n/s rear suspension unit cleaned up not replaced

Fail 15 Jul 2008 25,311 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,268 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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M20 GBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M20 GBR, 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 M20 GBR registered?

M20 GBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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