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MAS 850

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,463 mi
Last recorded45,463 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAS 850
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 45,463 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 45,362 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 45,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,099 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 45,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 44,055 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 43,894 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,852 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 43,852 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 43,814 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,043 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 43,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,217 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,385 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,052 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,175 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,110 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,626 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 34,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MAS 850 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 1,900cc 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 MAS 850, 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 MAS 850 registered?

MAS 850 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is MAS 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAS 850 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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