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555 RXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,577 mi
Last recorded60,577 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 RXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 60,577 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,552 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,341 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,133 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 59,556 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 59,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shocker lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 59,266 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,629 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,554 miles

ABC light on

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,518 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,518 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,029 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,461 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,103 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,726 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,831 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,500 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,013 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,360 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 31,057 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 22,601 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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555 RXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 555 RXX, 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 555 RXX?

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What year was 555 RXX registered?

555 RXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is 555 RXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 555 RXX 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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