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XDZ 375

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,634 mi
Last recorded82,634 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDZ 375
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 82,634 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 80,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 75,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,165 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox undertray loose

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 70,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2019 68,852 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,627 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,158 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,886 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,868 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,779 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,105 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 56,099 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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 2 Jan 2013 52,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,697 miles

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

near side front tyre has slight cut in inner wall not to core

Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,853 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,101 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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XDZ 375 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XDZ 375, 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 XDZ 375 registered?

XDZ 375 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is XDZ 375 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDZ 375 shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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