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T4 DVG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,504 mi
Last recorded61,504 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 DVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,912 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,906 miles

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

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

Front n/s tyre low tread depth.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,365 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,115 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,817 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 41,174 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 36,300 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

creaking whilst steering operation under load

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,519 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering system noisy durring lock to lock application /clicking noise from covered area.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 27,519 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering system noisy durring lock to lock application /clicking noise from covered area.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 17,312 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 15,957 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 14,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,671 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 12,671 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 11,239 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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T4 DVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T4 DVG, 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 T4 DVG registered?

T4 DVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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