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SL03 CAB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,266 mi
Last recorded60,266 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 CAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 60,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 59,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 57,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 56,993 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 56,950 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Release lever inoperative / Does not allow parking brake to remain on (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 54,914 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,567 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,110 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 49,110 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front both front tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,524 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,270 miles

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

cracks on near side front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,311 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,174 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,706 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,586 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 44,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,767 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,853 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 CAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CAB, 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 CAB registered?

SL03 CAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is SL03 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 CAB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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