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40 V

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,806 mi
Last recorded73,806 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 73,738 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 73,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 73,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 73,355 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,023 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 72,930 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 72,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 71,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 67,407 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail

item removed from drivers view

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 65,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 61,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 58,463 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 58,456 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

SRS light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,668 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,373 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,627 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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40 V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 40 V, 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

How do I check the history of 40 V?

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What year was 40 V registered?

40 V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is 40 V safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 V shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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