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SLZ 76

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,265 mi
Last recorded67,265 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 76
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 67,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 65,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 65,253 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 63,299 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,778 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 55,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front lower ball joint dust cover perished

near side rear exhuast back box bracked deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 48,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front lower ball joint dust cover perished

near side rear exhuast back box bracked deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,101 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,203 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,158 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,500 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 76 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 76, 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 76 registered?

SLZ 76 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is SLZ 76 safe to buy?

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