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SLA 1T

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,850 mi
Last recorded38,850 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLA 1T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 38,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 38,687 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 38,376 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 38,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 38,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 37,385 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 29,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,989 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,652 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,044 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,776 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 13,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,730 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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SLA 1T is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SLA 1T, 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 SLA 1T registered?

SLA 1T is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SLA 1T safe to buy?

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