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M2 ACN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,993 mi
Last recorded99,993 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 ACN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 99,993 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 99,310 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 99,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 98,735 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,041 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 98,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 96,881 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,338 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,558 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,097 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,592 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,961 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,448 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,658 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,116 miles

slight wear in o/s front bottom arm ball joint.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,134 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,236 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,817 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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M2 ACN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M2 ACN, 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 M2 ACN registered?

M2 ACN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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