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W3 BBE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,173 mi
Last recorded37,173 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 BBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 37,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 36,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 36,529 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 36,176 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,920 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,874 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,183 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 32,693 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 32,281 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 32,280 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,803 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Edge Heavily Scrubbed

Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,861 miles

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

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 30,855 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,999 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2015 29,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,217 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2013 26,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,308 miles

air bag light on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,742 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs scored

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,375 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,665 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,846 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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W3 BBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W3 BBE, 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 W3 BBE registered?

W3 BBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is W3 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 BBE shows 24 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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