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SL03 WEN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,046 mi
Last recorded137,046 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 WEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 137,046 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 137,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 119,115 miles

front suspension squeek

slight brake judder front

Pass 14 Nov 2008 102,510 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 102,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,004 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 WEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WEN, 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 WEN registered?

SL03 WEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is SL03 WEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 WEN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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