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SL52 MER

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,251 mi
Last recorded91,251 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 91,251 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 88,893 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2024 84,192 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 81,192 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 78,422 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,935 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,552 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,259 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,100 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 61,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,465 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,555 miles

all brake discs on the car very rusty

corrosion at ABC resevoir area

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,468 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,350 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,797 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,216 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,640 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 Jan 2007 27,443 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 16,954 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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SL52 MER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc 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 SL52 MER, 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 SL52 MER registered?

SL52 MER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is SL52 MER safe to buy?

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