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M66 AEH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,976 mi
Last recorded138,976 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 AEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 138,976 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 137,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 137,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 135,642 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,207 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 132,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 126,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 115,196 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,462 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,846 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,828 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 69,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 58,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 54,903 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,473 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 47,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,778 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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M66 AEH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M66 AEH, 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 M66 AEH registered?

M66 AEH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for M66 AEH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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