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X11 CUE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,103 mi
Last recorded61,103 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 CUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 61,103 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2025 60,945 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,637 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2023 58,165 miles

Both front tyres misshapen on inside edge

Both rear tyres misshapen on inside edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 54,506 miles

Both front tyres misshapen on inside edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Airbag suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 54,505 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both front tyres misshapen on inside edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Airbag suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 52,011 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 51,632 miles

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2020 51,632 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,796 miles

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,435 miles

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2017 43,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension unit has slight misting of oil

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,610 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,894 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2012 21,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,466 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 25 Jan 2010 12,763 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 9,429 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,167 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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X11 CUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X11 CUE, 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

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What year was X11 CUE registered?

X11 CUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is X11 CUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X11 CUE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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