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SL03 SAL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,719 mi
Last recorded20,719 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 SAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 20,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 19,546 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 18,497 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 17,785 miles

main car battery low charge.

Fail 27 Apr 2021 17,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

main car battery low charge.

Pass 22 May 2019 17,239 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 17,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,067 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 16,802 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,249 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 1 Jul 2015 15,898 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 10 Jun 2014 14,747 miles

Slight cracking/perishing in tread of both front tyres.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,729 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 13,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,142 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 12,073 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,022 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,244 miles

Advise nsf brake noisy when free wheeling indicating the brakes may need attention or ajustment

Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 8,422 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 SAL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SAL, 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 SAL registered?

SL03 SAL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is SL03 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 SAL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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