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MT03 UHC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,077 mi
Last recorded69,077 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 UHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 69,077 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 67,842 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp broken , (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 65,862 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 63,836 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge, also has cuts in tread but not exposing the cords 255-45-zr17 dunlop sp spoprt 9000

Pass 13 May 2016 62,755 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 61,054 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,582 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 57,582 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre heavily perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is perrished in the treads

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 51,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 50,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 44,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2008 43,891 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 37,104 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 UHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

MT03 UHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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