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XX51 ELT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

120,697 mi
Last recorded120,697 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX51 ELT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 120,697 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 120,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 119,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread area perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses are perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 119,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front are on the limit, perished , pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread area perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses are perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 118,219 miles

Central Rear Upper 25% of non obligatory stop light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear starting to perish on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 117,308 miles

offside front tyre cracking on edges

offside rear tyre perishing

slight fluctuation front brakes mainly nearside

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 12 May 2022 116,071 miles

centre section of exhaust silencers breaking up

front brakes slightly uneven

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 11 May 2022 116,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

centre section of exhaust silencers breaking up

front brakes slightly uneven

Pass 20 May 2021 114,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 114,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 114,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perished.tyre tread depth getting low,3.2mm. 255/40/zr17 98w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,057 miles

drivers mirror glass poor

Pass 31 May 2017 112,314 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 13 Jun 2016 111,289 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 4 Jun 2016 111,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 1 Jul 2015 109,339 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014 102,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,349 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel is high

Pass 11 Jun 2012 84,034 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres castling

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,104 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 66,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,404 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,955 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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XX51 ELT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XX51 ELT, 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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XX51 ELT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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