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7433 VM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,064 mi
Last recorded70,064 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7433 VM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 70,064 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,407 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 63,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 59,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,031 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2020 57,404 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Plastic oversills fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,357 miles

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,237 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,412 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,277 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 47,723 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,452 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 38,570 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,868 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,886 miles

rear brake pads are low

Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,024 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 18,940 miles

front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2006 15,318 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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7433 VM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 7433 VM, 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 7433 VM registered?

7433 VM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is 7433 VM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7433 VM 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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