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SLZ 355

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,839 mi
Last recorded33,839 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 355
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 33,839 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 32,779 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 31,392 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 30,996 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 29,866 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,576 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 28,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 23,044 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension strut dust boot poor

Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension dust boot in a poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt torque arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 16,993 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,839 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 12,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 11,651 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded on inside

right washer nozzel poor but still clears screen ok

Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,444 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 10,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,989 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,002 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 5,171 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 5,169 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 3,517 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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SLZ 355 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SLZ 355, 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 SLZ 355 registered?

SLZ 355 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SLZ 355 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLZ 355 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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