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MA03 ZZF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

124,042 mi
Last recorded124,042 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 ZZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 124,042 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 122,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 119,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 115,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp beam images poor

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

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 12 Nov 2021 113,095 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,274 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,966 miles

Engine / floor undertrays fitted.

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,938 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,680 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 87,780 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 87,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 86,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,427 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 85,418 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,314 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,332 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,355 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,205 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 23,576 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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MA03 ZZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 MA03 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

MA03 ZZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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