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2 SCD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,818 mi
Last recorded38,818 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 SCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 38,818 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,023 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,832 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,346 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,421 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 30,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 28,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,802 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,658 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,920 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 21,920 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 May 2010 21,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,821 miles

N/S REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL. Thanx.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,662 miles
Pass 21 May 2007
Pass 1 Jul 2006 7,950 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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2 SCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 2 SCD, 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 2 SCD registered?

2 SCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is 2 SCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 SCD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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