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OO03 SWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Lpg 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,079 mi
Last recorded62,079 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 SWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 62,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2026 62,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 60,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 58,888 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 58,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,332 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,201 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,849 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,845 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,259 miles

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

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

noise from the rear brakes when the wheel is rotated

Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,297 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,217 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 SWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc lpg 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 OO03 SWG, 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 SWG registered?

OO03 SWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is OO03 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO03 SWG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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