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MR03 HEN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

53,711 mi
Last recorded53,711 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 HEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 53,711 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 53,206 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 52,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,410 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 51,932 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 51,149 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 50,642 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 50,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,915 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 49,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 48,743 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 48,737 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Wiring for both headlights (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,244 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,955 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,256 miles

COVERS IN ENGINE BAY AND UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

Pass 6 May 2015 44,154 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,828 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,525 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 40,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,377 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,908 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,783 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,035 miles

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

advise n/s seat belt not retracting fully when pluged into reciever

Pass 10 May 2008 19,410 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,442 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,780 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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MR03 HEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 MR03 HEN, 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 MR03 HEN registered?

MR03 HEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is MR03 HEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR03 HEN shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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