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OO03 HYS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,459 mi
Last recorded134,459 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 HYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 134,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 134,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 132,776 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 131,507 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre REPAIRED ON RAMP. CC

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged DOOR MIRROR GLASS DISCOLOURED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 130,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 127,303 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT BACK PLATES LOOSE

Fail 5 Aug 2022 127,303 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

N/S AND O/S FRONT BACK PLATES LOOSE

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,432 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 125,394 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 124,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 123,932 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 119,826 miles

Nearside Front Perished & edges worn

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Perished & edges worn

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,331 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 112,331 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 101,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,623 miles

number plates delaminating

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 67,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outter and innier edges

Pass 5 Feb 2011 51,854 miles

Nail N/S/F front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brakes corroded slightly on inner faces

Fail 6 Jan 2010 39,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all four tyres low on tread

front brakes corroded slightly on inner faces

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,897 miles

Both front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,981 miles

Both front shockers weaping. †Both bottom ball joints have slight lift.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,331 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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OO03 HYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OO03 HYS, 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 OO03 HYS registered?

OO03 HYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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