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S29 MMA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,651 mi
Last recorded15,651 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 15,651 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 14,705 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 12,430 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 10,835 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 10,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,436 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 9,436 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 6,967 miles

n/s/rear tyre touching inner rear plastic wheel arch cover

o/s/rear tyre wear inner edge

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wipers starting to smear

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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S29 MMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S29 MMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S29 MMA?

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What year was S29 MMA registered?

S29 MMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is S29 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 MMA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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