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MH03 WSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,756 mi
Last recorded88,756 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 WSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 88,756 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,421 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 83,631 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 83,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 78,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 74,076 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,739 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,220 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,202 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,132 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,294 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,947 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,713 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,916 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,192 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,904 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,927 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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MH03 WSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 MH03 WSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH03 WSL registered?

MH03 WSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is MH03 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH03 WSL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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