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11 WB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,569 mi
Last recorded99,569 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 WB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 99,569 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,517 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,941 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 97,932 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Compensated by reverse light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working compensated by reverse light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight bulge to offside front tyre outer side wall

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,060 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,608 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside tie rod has play

Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,614 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,460 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,652 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,999 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,039 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,864 miles

large cut to o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,758 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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11 WB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 11 WB, 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 WB registered?

11 WB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is 11 WB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 WB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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