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SH 44

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,370 mi
Last recorded62,370 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH 44
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 62,370 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 62,070 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 61,163 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 60,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 59,699 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 59,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,432 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 58,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure tail box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,917 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,530 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,037 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 47,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,664 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,852 miles

Nearside 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 Mar 2010 44,915 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 42,335 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,047 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,075 miles

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

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

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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SH 44 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SH 44, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH 44?

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What year was SH 44 registered?

SH 44 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SH 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH 44 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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