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MP03 EBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,581 mi
Last recorded42,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 EBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 42,581 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 42,581 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 42,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 40,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 39,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,482 miles

rattle from near side catalytic converter

Pass 14 May 2019 36,584 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 36,147 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,756 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 32,756 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 31,758 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 29,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,315 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 20,547 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 18,116 miles

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

all tyres close to limit

Fail 1 May 2012 18,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,094 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CUT

Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,690 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre outer/side/wall cut

o/s rear tyre repaired

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,123 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre outer side/wall cut

Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,138 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall cut #slight wheel damage to rim

Fail 19 Apr 2006 10,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

n/s front tyre outer sidewall cut #slight wheel damage to rim

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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MP03 EBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MP03 EBZ, 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 MP03 EBZ registered?

MP03 EBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is MP03 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP03 EBZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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