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SL03 STU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 STU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 85,950 miles

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,883 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 78,706 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2019 78,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,336 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 69,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,357 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,835 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,989 miles

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

large under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,714 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f castor arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,705 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,551 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 29,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 STU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 STU, 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 STU registered?

SL03 STU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is SL03 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 STU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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