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MAT 11C

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,125 mi
Last recorded110,125 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAT 11C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 110,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 104,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 100,242 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,718 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,272 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower attachment to susp arm bushes slight play both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,072 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 79,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,998 miles

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,207 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 58,200 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)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,028 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,605 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,017 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,712 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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MAT 11C is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MAT 11C, 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 MAT 11C registered?

MAT 11C is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for MAT 11C shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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