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2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

268,078 mi
Last recorded268,078 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 MA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 268,078 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 268,077 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 252,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 236,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball Joint Slight Play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 215,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 196,824 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 196,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 185,996 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 174,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 159,075 miles

Nearside Head light washer jet loose (in ashtray)

Fail 19 Sep 2018 159,075 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Head light washer jet loose (in ashtray)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 141,872 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 141,872 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 129,010 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 113,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,252 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 102,251 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,337 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,322 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,943 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,524 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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3 MA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 3 MA, 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 3 MA registered?

3 MA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is 3 MA safe to buy?

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