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SM03 RNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,700 mi
Last recorded46,700 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 RNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,700 miles

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

Screenwash leak

Fail 31 May 2022 46,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Screenwash leak

Pass 8 Jun 2020 46,568 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 46,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,246 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 46,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 46,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,786 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,052 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,266 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,103 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,690 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 29,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,188 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,333 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,132 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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SM03 RNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM03 RNZ, 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 SM03 RNZ registered?

SM03 RNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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