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MW52 ZDV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,669 mi
Last recorded63,669 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 ZDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,669 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,958 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 58,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,826 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,012 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,310 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 46,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,176 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 42,139 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,210 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Dec 2007 34,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,119 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,161 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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MW52 ZDV 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 73.3%.

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 MW52 ZDV, 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 MW52 ZDV registered?

MW52 ZDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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