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MT03 APZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,569 mi
Last recorded53,569 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 APZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,569 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 52,346 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,203 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 49,203 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,629 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,217 miles

gaitors on osf and nsf arm balljoints split and leaking grease

Fail 2 Sep 2010 36,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gaitors on osf and nsf arm balljoints split and leaking grease

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,060 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,967 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 17,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 10 May 2006 13,103 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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MT03 APZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MT03 APZ, 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 MT03 APZ registered?

MT03 APZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is MT03 APZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT03 APZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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