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SL03 ALF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ALF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 99,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,236 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 31 Jul 2020 98,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 May 2019 95,744 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 94,974 miles

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre badly worn

Fail 3 May 2018 94,974 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre badly worn

Pass 16 May 2017 93,471 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 88,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 80,381 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 80,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2014 68,086 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 68,066 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 62,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,095 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 56,018 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

front wheel bearings slight play

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,797 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,916 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 44,916 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,782 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,762 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 33,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Unable to carry out emisions test due to poor running

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,968 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 26,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SL03 ALF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SL03 ALF, 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 SL03 ALF registered?

SL03 ALF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is SL03 ALF safe to buy?

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