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42 ED

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,901 mi
Last recorded70,901 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 ED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 70,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 69,468 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,291 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded,both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,426 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 60,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,804 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 55,797 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,471 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,648 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,160 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,526 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,803 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,947 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,509 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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42 ED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 42 ED, 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 42 ED registered?

42 ED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is 42 ED safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 ED shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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