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X121 MWM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,644 mi
Last recorded92,644 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 MWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,644 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,612 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 86,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front suspension pipe corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 86,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front suspension pipe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,137 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to both front strut casings

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,344 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 80,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 80,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot ball joint (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot ball joint (2.7.4)

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

bottom pulley damper deteriorated

vehicle has under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 May 2016 76,046 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,672 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 71,665 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 66,047 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid below maximum level in resevoir

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,535 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,136 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 59,543 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 59,518 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit and damage to outer side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,262 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,518 miles

N/s/r tyre pressure low poss slow puncture

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 26,512 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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X121 MWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X121 MWM, 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 X121 MWM registered?

X121 MWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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