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X2 DDY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (26 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,924 mi
Last recorded35,924 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 DDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

26 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 35,924 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2025 65,908 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 65,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 34,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 33,307 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,203 miles

Nearside Front Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 29,828 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 25,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 60,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 19,722 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 15,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,412 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,463 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,323 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,034 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,842 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,792 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,281 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,614 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 22 Aug 2008 27,333 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,326 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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X2 DDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X2 DDY, 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 X2 DDY registered?

X2 DDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is X2 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X2 DDY shows 28 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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