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SA03 CPP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,092 mi
Last recorded95,092 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 CPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 95,092 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 95,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 94,615 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 94,852 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 93,665 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play can be adjusted (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has engine and floor plastic covers front to rear not allowing full inspections of some parts

Fail 11 Aug 2020 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush marked in white chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play can be adjusted (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake fault warning lamp on dash

underside of vehicle has engine and floor plastic covers front to rear not allowing full inspections of some parts

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,653 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 93,645 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,709 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,658 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in the sidewall of the offside front tyre but not showing cords

engine management light on

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,631 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in the sidewall of the offside front tyre but not showing cords

engine management light on

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,632 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 82,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre worn low/bald on inner edge

spring from o/s/r brake caliper missing

Fail 3 Jul 2012 77,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,776 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,510 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner tred worn

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,944 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 36,817 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 8 Jun 2006 27,525 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 CPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SA03 CPP, 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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SA03 CPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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