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X60 AHG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,265 mi
Last recorded48,265 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX60 AHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 48,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 44,678 miles

Front suspension control arm bushes slight movement

Slight lift in front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 29 May 2024 39,587 miles

Approximately 15% of o/s/r side light & stop lamps not working (led)

Battery clamps missing

N/s/r tyre worn uneven

Slight movement front suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2023 34,347 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 33,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within central 3/4 ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jun 2018 28,373 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within central 3/4 ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 25,676 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jun 2017 25,675 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,705 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,677 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,516 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,638 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 15,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,739 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,812 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,871 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 9,869 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 7,587 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 7,567 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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X60 AHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X60 AHG, 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

How do I check the history of X60 AHG?

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What year was X60 AHG registered?

X60 AHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 July 2003.

Is X60 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X60 AHG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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