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X700 MRC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,445 mi
Last recorded113,445 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX700 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 113,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 113,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 112,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 111,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,919 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,958 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 101,516 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,050 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,008 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 95,005 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 92,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 92,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn inner edge

nsf tyre sidewall damage due to being ran flat

Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn inner edge

nsf tyre sidewall damage due to being ran flat

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2014 72,387 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,296 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

both rear tyres worn inside edge

osf tyre worn inside edge

Fail 11 Jan 2013 61,291 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

both rear tyres worn inside edge

osf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,484 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,149 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on inner shoulder not reaching cords

Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,583 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,639 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 26,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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)

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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X700 MRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X700 MRC, 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 X700 MRC registered?

X700 MRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is X700 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X700 MRC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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