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T29 HYR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,688 mi
Last recorded82,688 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 HYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,688 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 73,108 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 73,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 96,142 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 56,889 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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T29 HYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T29 HYR, 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 T29 HYR registered?

T29 HYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is T29 HYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T29 HYR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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