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111 VPX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,317 mi
Last recorded92,317 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 VPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 92,317 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,145 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,854 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,304 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,979 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,299 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,043 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 88,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 87,590 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,565 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,313 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 76,290 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,700 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 44,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,184 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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111 VPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 111 VPX, 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 111 VPX registered?

111 VPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is 111 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 VPX 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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