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SL03 SYL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

30,190 mi
Last recorded30,190 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 SYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 30,190 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 28,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 28,245 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2024 27,921 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 26,825 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,909 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2021 24,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Nov 2019 23,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 21,683 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 19,906 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 19,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 17,990 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 25 Sep 2014 17,253 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 15,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,882 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise both rear tyres dished in centres

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,777 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 10,641 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,172 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 7,380 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 SYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SYL, 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 SYL registered?

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

Is SL03 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 SYL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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