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S55 HGG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,749 mi
Last recorded31,749 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 HGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 31,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 31,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 30,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,905 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,297 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,256 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,843 miles

Front discs are corroded on inner

Fail 5 Mar 2018 24,843 miles

Front discs are corroded on inner

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,265 miles

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

Offside Front tread is starting to tear

Pass 8 Dec 2015 21,886 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 21,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,422 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 19,422 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 19,400 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 18,615 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Damage to front bumper and grill.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,615 miles

Damage to front bumper and grill.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,988 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 9,601 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 6,568 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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S55 HGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S55 HGG, 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 S55 HGG?

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What year was S55 HGG registered?

S55 HGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is S55 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 HGG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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