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SL03 MBL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,227 mi
Last recorded65,227 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 MBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 65,227 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 63,267 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 56,721 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 53,158 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 53,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 51,430 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 51,427 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,141 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 48,089 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,797 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 42,773 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured alloy cracked in 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 42,542 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,350 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,394 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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 6 Aug 2015 36,086 miles

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 30 Jul 2011 33,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,908 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,698 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,802 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 MBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MBL, 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 MBL registered?

SL03 MBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is SL03 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 MBL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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