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71 RFC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,313 mi
Last recorded18,313 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 RFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 18,313 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 18,266 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 18,242 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 18,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 18,100 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,951 miles

all tyres low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,107 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,026 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 17,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,847 miles

all tyres low but with raised tred

eml light on

front and rear reg plates poor

wipers poor

Fail 28 Mar 2014 16,831 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,651 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,582 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,300 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 10,571 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,017 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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71 RFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 71 RFC, 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

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What year was 71 RFC registered?

71 RFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is 71 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 RFC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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