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T44 ACR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,389 mi
Last recorded88,389 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT44 ACR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 88,388 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,303 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 66,302 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs approx 50% worn

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Apr 2012 31,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs approx 50% worn

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,227 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,913 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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T44 ACR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T44 ACR, 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 T44 ACR registered?

T44 ACR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is T44 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T44 ACR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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