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11 ST

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 ST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 86,828 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,836 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 81,592 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,884 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 74,519 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 74,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 74,458 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,196 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,550 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,593 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,258 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,966 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 33,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 23,375 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 23,179 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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11 ST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 11 ST, 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 11 ST registered?

11 ST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 11 ST safe to buy?

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