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70 VFX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,432 mi
Last recorded69,432 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 VFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2025 69,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 68,399 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,047 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,697 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,851 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,712 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,491 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,745 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)

cracks in all four tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,760 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,142 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,670 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,152 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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70 VFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 70 VFX, 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 70 VFX registered?

70 VFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is 70 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 70 VFX shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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