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3 SHE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,449 mi
Last recorded106,449 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 106,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 103,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 103,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 99,521 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,158 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,925 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,695 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,272 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 59,188 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 59,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,365 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 42,248 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 SHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SHE, 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 SHE registered?

3 SHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is 3 SHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 SHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3 SHE have outstanding finance?

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