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SR03 ODN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,673 mi
Last recorded41,673 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 ODN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 41,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 41,204 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 40,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,986 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,558 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,905 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,456 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,769 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,371 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,972 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 35,972 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint FRONT ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,624 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 33,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 30,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 26,500 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,672 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,556 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 12,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,825 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,403 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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SR03 ODN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SR03 ODN, 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 SR03 ODN registered?

SR03 ODN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is SR03 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR03 ODN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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