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SW03 EXC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,865 mi
Last recorded97,865 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 EXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,865 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2023 93,190 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays and plastic sill covers

Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,364 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all (1.1.11 (c))

plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2022 85,364 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all (1.1.11 (c))

plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,698 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,926 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front camber arm bushes worn but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Heat shield missing

Offside Rear Jacking point missing

Offside Rear Level sensor rod corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil over gearbox and undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 69,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front camber arm bushes worn but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Heat shield missing

Offside Rear Jacking point missing

Offside Rear Level sensor rod corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil over gearbox and undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,586 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front clip broken on lower part of suspension bellow

Fail 27 Jun 2018 62,586 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front clip broken on lower part of suspension bellow

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,983 miles

Front AIR SUSPENTION PIPES CORRODED

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

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

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,407 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 59,021 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 53,544 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 46,853 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 41,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 41,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 34,031 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 34,030 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 25,461 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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SW03 EXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SW03 EXC, 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 SW03 EXC registered?

SW03 EXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is SW03 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 EXC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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