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3 HGL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,000 mi
Last recorded45,000 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 HGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 45,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 44,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 44,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror glass slightly dull

Pass 12 Jan 2023 44,806 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,690 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,668 miles

tpms light on

Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,333 miles

Offside mirror deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2017 43,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 43,619 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,094 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,694 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,386 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 38,629 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit 255/45/17

Pass 30 Dec 2009 33,754 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,147 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 29,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyrewall damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,380 miles

ns and os front tyres wearing outside edge

os front tyre damaged outer sidewall

slight damage os front road wheel

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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3 HGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc 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 3 HGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 HGL registered?

3 HGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is 3 HGL safe to buy?

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