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MY02 REG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,857 mi
Last recorded41,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY02 REG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,857 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,349 miles

Front Wipers Noisey and juddering

Fail 29 Aug 2017 41,326 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Wipers Noisey and juddering

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM AND INNER EDGE PEELING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,485 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,900 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 35,811 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 33,990 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 32,354 miles

off side rear tyre on wear indicators

Pass 28 May 2010 28,638 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,456 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,906 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,196 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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MY02 REG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 MY02 REG, 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 MY02 REG registered?

MY02 REG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is MY02 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY02 REG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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