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MS03 AMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,137 mi
Last recorded157,137 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS03 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 157,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 154,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 152,321 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 149,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 146,834 miles

Rear both tyres perished and split

prop shaft to diff bush perished and split

Pass 1 Feb 2021 145,251 miles

prop shaft to diff bush perished and split

Fail 24 Nov 2020 145,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 142,538 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive abc suspension strut leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint on strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 138,063 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 138,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 138,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 136,384 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 134,242 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 134,242 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 129,788 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 129,788 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 127,249 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 120,049 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 120,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 112,721 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,721 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,238 miles

Advise drivers door hard to open from inside

Pass 19 Dec 2008 77,858 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 77,772 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,363 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,114 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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MS03 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MS03 AMG, 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 MS03 AMG registered?

MS03 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MS03 AMG safe to buy?

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