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XAZ 330

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,105 mi
Last recorded88,105 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 330
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 88,105 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 85,489 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,534 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 81,979 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,975 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 81,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,864 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 75,982 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 75,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,160 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,856 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,855 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 63,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 60,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,830 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,522 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,780 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,795 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,637 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,513 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 20,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,802 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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XAZ 330 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XAZ 330, 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

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What year was XAZ 330 registered?

XAZ 330 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is XAZ 330 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 330 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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