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MU51 CBL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

94,268 mi
Last recorded94,268 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 CBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 94,268 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 93,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 84,760 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,676 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 80,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 76,619 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 73,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,852 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,541 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,097 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Rear registration plate has temp fixings

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,376 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,828 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,288 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,787 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 34,161 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,179 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 27,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,600 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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MU51 CBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 MU51 CBL, 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 MU51 CBL?

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What year was MU51 CBL registered?

MU51 CBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is MU51 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 CBL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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