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X600 SLX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,112 mi
Last recorded113,112 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX600 SLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2022 113,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,615 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 108,931 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 108,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shocker cover split

battery warning light on

Fail 6 Feb 2019 108,319 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shocker cover split

battery warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2018 106,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,668 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 102,143 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,940 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 91,964 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 6 Mar 2010 86,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,423 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,349 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 72,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,898 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,590 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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X600 SLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X600 SLX, 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 X600 SLX registered?

X600 SLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is X600 SLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X600 SLX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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