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2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,783 mi
Last recorded93,783 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 END
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 93,410 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,555 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 89,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,181 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,335 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 85,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside mirror is discoloured but still visible

both front & rear tyres have splits throughout the treads ,however no cords visible at time of test.

corrosion around boot floor / well, ok at time of test

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

undertray's fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,757 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,903 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 76,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,893 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 64,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jun 2010 57,097 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,786 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,923 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,377 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 26,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,623 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)

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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S1 END is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S1 END, 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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S1 END is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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