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WV03 UXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,007 mi
Last recorded136,007 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 UXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 136,007 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff corroded

under side rear chasis cover with under seal / repair

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2025 135,613 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 132,069 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 132,065 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 126,836 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 123,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE REAR TO FLEXY HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TO RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Feb 2022 123,089 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AND OFFSIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR BY SUB FRAME MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE REAR TO FLEXY HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TO RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Jan 2021 118,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,059 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,464 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 101,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,788 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 70,970 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,795 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 45,651 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,647 miles

Advise nsf brake hub noisy when testing wheel bearing if rotated backwards noted noise when reversing may need attention!

Advise osf shock absorber gaitor in need of attention piston rod exposed to the eliments!

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,218 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,271 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 23,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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WV03 UXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WV03 UXZ, 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 WV03 UXZ registered?

WV03 UXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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