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MA03 ZZB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

47,241 mi
Last recorded47,241 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 ZZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 47,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 46,836 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 46,836 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 46,831 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

grease around O/S/R outer c.v boot but boot looks ok

Pass 15 Oct 2024 46,136 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 46,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 45,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 45,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,739 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS & NS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 43,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected level sensor broken (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS & NS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside suspension lower - sensor broken

Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking / closes to limit / worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking / closes to limit / worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,202 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,974 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 35,660 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,556 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,813 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres staring peirsh

Fail 25 Apr 2013 26,813 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres staring peirsh

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2012 23,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2011 21,167 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,372 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 19,372 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,194 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 13,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,533 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 11,533 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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MA03 ZZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MA03 ZZB, 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 MA03 ZZB registered?

MA03 ZZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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