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RUN 204

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,847 mi
Last recorded47,847 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUN 204
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2024 47,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 47,649 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 47,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 46,870 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 46,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,008 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,778 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,140 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,369 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,382 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,802 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,748 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,087 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,667 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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RUN 204 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RUN 204, 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 RUN 204 registered?

RUN 204 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is RUN 204 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUN 204 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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