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SL03 MUL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,220 mi
Last recorded105,220 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 MUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 105,220 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,020 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and worn on edges nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 98,593 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 96,663 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 95,479 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 93,336 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 91,626 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 87,692 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 85,552 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 80,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 78,117 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,022 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs badly worn. Terrible harsh vibration through the car.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,361 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,404 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,019 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 34,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 MUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MUL, 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

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What year was SL03 MUL registered?

SL03 MUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is SL03 MUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 MUL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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