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30 UXD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,403 mi
Last recorded70,403 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 UXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 70,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 65,648 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 60,718 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,945 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 52,890 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 50,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,706 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 46,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,907 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,585 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 34,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 34,764 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 33,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,246 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,173 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,993 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,019 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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30 UXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 30 UXD, 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 30 UXD registered?

30 UXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is 30 UXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 30 UXD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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