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V2 SMX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,363 mi
Last recorded154,363 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 SMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 154,363 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

full length under trays fitted

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 152,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 151,842 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 150,854 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 150,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed steel exposed on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed steel exposed on inner edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 149,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 139,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 126,792 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 122,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,549 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 116,545 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 111,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,399 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracked

Both front wheel bearings have play in them

Both rear discs corroded

Rear springs corroded

Rear tyres low

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,644 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 83,453 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,327 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 69,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,171 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 62,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,010 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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V2 SMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V2 SMX, 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 V2 SMX registered?

V2 SMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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