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SUI 1123

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,175 mi
Last recorded91,175 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 1123
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,175 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 81,685 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,775 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,489 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING PROTECTIVE COVERS TORN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON THE INSIDE FACE

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 69,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward lower control arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING PROTECTIVE COVERS TORN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON THE INSIDE FACE

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 67,278 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,186 miles

All four brake discs blackened and have surface corrsion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F brake caliper creaking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rattle from within exhaust at centre pipe area

Fail 23 Jun 2016 61,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

All four brake discs blackened and have surface corrsion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F brake caliper creaking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rattle from within exhaust at centre pipe area

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Sep 2013 57,082 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,697 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2009 40,697 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,865 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 29,865 miles

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

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

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

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 19 Sep 2006 25,277 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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SUI 1123 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUI 1123, 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 SUI 1123 registered?

SUI 1123 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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