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SMO 732Y

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,327 mi
Last recorded155,327 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMO 732Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 155,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and warn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and warn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 152,409 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 150,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes painted or greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 148,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 148,137 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 146,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 142,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 136,699 miles

x2 front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2016 133,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 133,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 131,236 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 127,167 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 127,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 106,249 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 20 Jul 2011 102,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,180 miles

Both front tyres balding on inner and outer shoulders, outside centre three quarters.

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 17 Jul 2010 84,875 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres balding on inner and outer shoulders, outside centre three quarters.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,661 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,648 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 66,647 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,786 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,129 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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SMO 732Y is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SMO 732Y, 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 SMO 732Y registered?

SMO 732Y is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is SMO 732Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMO 732Y shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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