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SA03 ANH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

68,196 mi
Last recorded68,196 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ANH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 68,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 67,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 64,271 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,997 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,590 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,669 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,652 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,869 miles

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,273 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,050 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

rear brake pads very low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,215 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2006 4,435 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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SA03 ANH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 SA03 ANH, 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 SA03 ANH registered?

SA03 ANH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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