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MT03 VZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,097 mi
Last recorded115,097 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 VZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 115,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 101,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 90,856 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 90,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 80,300 miles

rear hubs, lower mounting bushs (rose joints) to lower arm are worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,858 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,075 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2012 56,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,878 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 47,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,701 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,160 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 37,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,954 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 30,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,728 miles

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

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 VZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT03 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

MT03 VZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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