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OE03 WYR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,572 mi
Last recorded148,572 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 WYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 148,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 145,470 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

repairs to the osf and rear cannot but checked due to body sealer

Fail 11 Mar 2019 145,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

has underbody corrosion

rear brake pipes cannot be seen , due to under trays

Pass 14 Feb 2018 138,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 128,856 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Chassis box section corroded out-with a prescribed area

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 113,419 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn more on inside edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 113,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn more on inside edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,059 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,243 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,119 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 68,118 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,208 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,600 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 39,771 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,771 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,496 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,042 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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OE03 WYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE03 WYR, 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 OE03 WYR registered?

OE03 WYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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