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4218 RU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,132 mi
Last recorded41,132 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4218 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 41,132 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 40,983 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 40,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 39,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,631 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,073 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,367 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 25,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,941 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 19,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,651 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 16,651 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)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 13,022 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,022 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,620 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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4218 RU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 4218 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 4218 RU registered?

4218 RU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is 4218 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4218 RU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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