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MY03 MEC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,627 mi
Last recorded88,627 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY03 MEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 88,627 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,371 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 87,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 86,762 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Signs of tyre fouling on top suspension ball joint on tyre tread

Offside Front Signs of tyre fouling on top suspension ball joint on tyre tread

Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,746 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,788 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,557 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 76,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,635 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 75,635 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,821 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,360 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,540 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,002 miles

Both sides rear suspention shock absorber/sring covers split.

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,912 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,275 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 58,275 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,611 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,807 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,653 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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MY03 MEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MY03 MEC, 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 MY03 MEC registered?

MY03 MEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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