CarVerify

Free Car Check

SNZ 55

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,591 mi
Last recorded68,591 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 55
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,591 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

cut in nearside front tyre tread

cut in offside front tyre tread

minor stone chip front screen

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 68,380 miles

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

minor stone chip front screen

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 68,380 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

minor stone chip front screen

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,781 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,258 miles

Front and Rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion on inside of discs

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,307 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,541 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,021 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,073 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge heavily worn

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,929 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 51,128 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,715 miles

rear offside exhaust mounting missing.(system still secure)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Feb 2009 30,655 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,598 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges. †tyres ok at time of test.

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SNZ 55 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SNZ 55, 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

How do I check the history of SNZ 55?

You can check the full history of SNZ 55 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SNZ 55 registered?

SNZ 55 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is SNZ 55 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNZ 55 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SNZ 55 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SNZ 55. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.