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MR02 UNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,627 mi
Last recorded70,627 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 UNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 70,627 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 68,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 65,075 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,571 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 54,711 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 53,594 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 52,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,901 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 48,723 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 48,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,145 miles

front brake discs rusting on inner faces

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,139 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,350 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,373 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,959 miles

plastic cover under vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,044 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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MR02 UNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MR02 UNZ, 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 MR02 UNZ registered?

MR02 UNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MR02 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR02 UNZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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