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WAB 942

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,586 mi
Last recorded86,586 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 942
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 86,586 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2025 86,394 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 86,394 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted underneath so full inspection could not be carried out

Fail 23 Jun 2023 86,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted underneath so full inspection could not be carried out

Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,050 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 86,047 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 85,894 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,013 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 85,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut loose tightened up (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 85,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 81,722 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,164 miles

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

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

prop shaft rubber mounts starting to perish

Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,323 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 42,727 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 42,716 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,449 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 25,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,196 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,275 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 23,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 20,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,112 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 16,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,017 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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WAB 942 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WAB 942, 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 WAB 942 registered?

WAB 942 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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