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MT03 BYE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,673 mi
Last recorded62,673 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 BYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 62,673 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,655 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak offside rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut across width of tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 61,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 61,545 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 61,200 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 59,748 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,297 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 57,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,556 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and o/s front (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on all discs

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,228 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,745 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,324 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,150 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,242 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,649 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 9,939 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 9,939 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 BYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BYE, 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

How do I check the history of MT03 BYE?

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What year was MT03 BYE registered?

MT03 BYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is MT03 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT03 BYE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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