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MBZ 5758

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,418 mi
Last recorded60,418 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 5758
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 60,418 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 58,939 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 57,428 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 55,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 54,206 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,460 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 53,460 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2019 51,642 miles
Fail 12 May 2019 51,483 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,288 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,430 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2016 44,907 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,140 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 43,912 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,330 miles

front brake discs worn advise pad check

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,495 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 36,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 31,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,091 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 26,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,600 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,543 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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MBZ 5758 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MBZ 5758, 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 MBZ 5758 registered?

MBZ 5758 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is MBZ 5758 safe to buy?

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