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W9 SCS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,306 mi
Last recorded77,306 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 SCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 77,306 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 76,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,606 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,064 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,690 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,966 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,618 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,844 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 46,844 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,585 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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W9 SCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W9 SCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W9 SCS?

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What year was W9 SCS registered?

W9 SCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is W9 SCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 SCS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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