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16 ALH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,103 mi
Last recorded118,103 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 ALH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 118,103 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play found at road wheel whilst jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2024 117,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 117,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play found at the wheel whist jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 117,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 117,446 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 117,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 116,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,275 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,650 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 113,775 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 113,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 111,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,303 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,034 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 104,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 100,293 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 92,273 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 92,273 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 87,655 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 78,899 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 78,895 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,797 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 48,283 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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16 ALH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 16 ALH, 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 16 ALH registered?

16 ALH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is 16 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 ALH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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