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WM03 BXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,929 mi
Last recorded126,929 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 BXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 126,929 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 121,392 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 121,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,088 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,087 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 117,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,898 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 111,898 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,121 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 107,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 26 Feb 2014 102,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 98,739 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,038 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 74,992 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,390 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 65,390 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,949 miles

Nearside repeater lens missing

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,279 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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WM03 BXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM03 BXZ, 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 WM03 BXZ registered?

WM03 BXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is WM03 BXZ safe to buy?

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