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80 VLT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,147 mi
Last recorded23,147 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 VLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 23,147 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 23,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just meets min req cords about to come through (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just meets min req cords about to come through (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 23,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 23,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 22,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 22,665 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 4 Mar 2020 22,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 22,341 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 24 Feb 2018 21,986 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,819 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 21,811 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

eml light on

tpms light on

Pass 27 Feb 2016 21,480 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,300 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,547 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,110 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,919 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 11,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,274 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres bald on inner edge and worn on outter

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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80 VLT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 80 VLT, 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 80 VLT registered?

80 VLT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is 80 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 80 VLT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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