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SG03 ZUW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,969 mi
Last recorded100,969 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 ZUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 100,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,591 miles

Fuel cap kept opening on its own.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 99,948 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,463 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 98,369 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 98,369 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 97,211 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,870 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,386 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,941 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,522 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 20 Aug 2010 62,740 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 62,740 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,396 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 56,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,433 miles

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,469 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 41,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 40,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 36,327 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 ZUW 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 77.3%.

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 ZUW, 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 ZUW registered?

SG03 ZUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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