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SG03 EKE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

145,740 mi
Last recorded145,740 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 EKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 145,740 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 142,522 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 142,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 137,659 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 134,128 miles

both rear brake discs worn

both rear tyres low tread depths at 2mm (Advise attention

Fail 31 Aug 2021 134,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture near flexi hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs worn

both rear tyres low tread depths at 2mm (Advise attention

Pass 17 Aug 2020 130,475 miles

both front tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm

both rear tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm

n/s/f lower shocker ball joint has some play

Pass 12 Sep 2019 121,388 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Shock absorber lower attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm outer bush (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,171 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,123 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s - o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,154 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front (3.5.1i)

n/s o/s front brake pipes are corroded

o/s rear tyre is worn on edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 94,428 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 94,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,419 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre is a winter tyre and incorrect speed rating

Fail 21 Nov 2011 78,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre is a winter tyre and incorrect speed rating

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,119 miles

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 30 Oct 2008 40,126 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,563 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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,242 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,605 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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SG03 EKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SG03 EKE, 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 SG03 EKE registered?

SG03 EKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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