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STG 535

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,408 mi
Last recorded38,408 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTG 535
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 38,408 miles

Front Wiper blades slightly smearing but not in field of vision

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 37,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 37,002 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 35,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 34,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub support joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub support joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,520 miles

Slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 18 Sep 2019 32,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Slight play in lower hub support joint

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

Offside Rear Outer Slight play in lower hub support joint

Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,001 miles

Slight play in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,281 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 31,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,191 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,761 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,339 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,673 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,542 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,271 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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STG 535 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 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 STG 535, 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 STG 535 registered?

STG 535 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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