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R2 HED

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,398 mi
Last recorded47,398 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 HED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,451 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2018 40,139 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,447 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2017 39,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,074 miles

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

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

under covers fitted - full inspection of some components not possible

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,012 miles

Nearside 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 11 Dec 2013 34,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,866 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,338 miles

front brake discs worn, corroded & scored

Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,576 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front brake discs corroded - inner face

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,516 miles

offside & nearside front brake disc scored & corroded - inner face

Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,314 miles

corrosion on frant brake discs - inner face

Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,492 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 14,251 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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R2 HED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R2 HED, 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 R2 HED registered?

R2 HED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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