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S7 DAL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,263 mi
Last recorded54,263 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 DAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 54,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 54,263 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 53,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 53,932 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 53,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 53,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 53,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 53,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 53,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 52,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s Obligatory mirror discoloured but still provides an adequate view to the rear

Pass 21 May 2018 52,557 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 51,578 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 50,136 miles

engine light on

Pass 21 May 2015 48,480 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 48,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 46,919 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 46,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 45,506 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 45,502 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre crack on tread depth

Pass 11 May 2012 44,809 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2011 43,338 miles

Both front tyres wearing low, 3mm, cracking/ splitting in tread recommend replace

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

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

Rear brake discs seeem slightly worn

Fail 12 May 2011 43,336 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low, 3mm, cracking/ splitting in tread recommend replace

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

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

Rear brake discs seeem slightly worn

Rear brake pads seem low

Pass 15 May 2010 40,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 37,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 34,499 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 29,964 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 29,964 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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S7 DAL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S7 DAL, 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 S7 DAL registered?

S7 DAL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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