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S99 DLY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,100 mi
Last recorded109,100 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 109,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 107,956 miles

ESP Light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension unit fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension unit fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp washer not emitting fluid

Fail 14 May 2025 107,956 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ESP Light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension unit fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension unit fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp washer not emitting fluid

Pass 21 May 2024 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint worn

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

Pass 19 May 2023 104,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint worn

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

Fail 5 May 2023 104,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint worn

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint worn

Offside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint worn

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint slight play

Offside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield slightly damaged/lose

Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,227 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 94,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,618 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,959 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Nov 2014 85,333 miles

front tyres worn in ner edges

Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,333 miles

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

front tyres worn in ner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,997 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,191 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,767 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 49,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2008 46,799 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,827 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 24,974 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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S99 DLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S99 DLY, 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 S99 DLY registered?

S99 DLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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