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R22 MHB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 MHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 80,780 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,657 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,899 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 78,899 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18 p zero (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 75,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pipe bottom radiator connection (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 May 2019 71,066 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,108 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 69,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,603 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 64,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,775 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 55,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,053 miles

Wiper blades worn

Pass 20 May 2010 51,482 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,417 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,707 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,324 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,802 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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R22 MHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R22 MHB, 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 R22 MHB registered?

R22 MHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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