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MIW 4890

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,632 mi
Last recorded58,632 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 4890
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 58,632 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 58,629 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,527 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 58,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 58,421 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,405 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 58,359 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 58,359 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements other writing within 5mm of number plate characters (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 May 2019 58,240 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 58,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,080 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,841 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,776 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,319 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,047 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,601 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,663 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,050 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,048 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2009 47,636 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,507 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 26,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 26,409 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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MIW 4890 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MIW 4890, 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

How do I check the history of MIW 4890?

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What year was MIW 4890 registered?

MIW 4890 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is MIW 4890 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 4890 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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