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S8 AXF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,174 mi
Last recorded62,174 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 AXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 62,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 61,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,752 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 61,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 55,822 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 55,822 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,316 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 52,853 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,954 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,824 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,219 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,541 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,674 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,900 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,753 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,310 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 24,310 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 19,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,688 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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S8 AXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S8 AXF, 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 S8 AXF registered?

S8 AXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is S8 AXF safe to buy?

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