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WK03 HRW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,802 mi
Last recorded50,802 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 HRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,802 miles

under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,456 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output REFLECTOR OR BULB ? . (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,440 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 49,401 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth approx' 2.5 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth approx' 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlamp beam image deteriorated--slightly dim compared to the offside

Pass 12 May 2016 49,032 miles

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

rear tyre tread depths approx' 3.5mm

Pass 12 May 2015 48,324 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 48,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,594 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 25,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,150 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

noise from off side front brakes

Fail 3 Jul 2013 24,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

noise from off side front brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,673 miles

brake master cylinder level little low

Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,468 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 15,698 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 15,186 miles

both front brake hoses end covers split

brake fluid leval low

srs light staying on

undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 28 Jun 2008 14,011 miles

under trays and covers fitted throughout vehicle,unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,038 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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WK03 HRW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WK03 HRW, 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 WK03 HRW registered?

WK03 HRW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is WK03 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 HRW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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