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39 ARY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,849 mi
Last recorded83,849 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration39 ARY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,849 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 83,536 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 83,527 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,433 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 82,852 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,322 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,239 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,400 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 67,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,349 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,848 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,177 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 57,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,988 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,769 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,368 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 47,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 27,983 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,629 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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39 ARY 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 90.9%.

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 39 ARY, 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 39 ARY registered?

39 ARY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is 39 ARY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 39 ARY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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