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1273 RU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,723 mi
Last recorded43,723 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1273 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 43,723 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 41,918 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 41,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,634 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,610 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,359 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 40,379 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,282 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,366 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,660 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,790 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,285 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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1273 RU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 1273 RU, 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 1273 RU registered?

1273 RU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is 1273 RU safe to buy?

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