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SL03 ALS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

84,346 mi
Last recorded84,346 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ALS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 84,346 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2025 84,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2024 84,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,264 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,812 miles

MIL displayed

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,293 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 79,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,189 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,436 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,222 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,526 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,456 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,374 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 63,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,135 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,508 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,402 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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SL03 ALS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 SL03 ALS, 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 ALS registered?

SL03 ALS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is SL03 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 ALS shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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