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82 RAY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,273 mi
Last recorded32,273 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration82 RAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 32,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Slight play OSF wheel

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2024 32,056 miles

Offside Front Slight play in wheel.

Under covers fitted.

Fail 26 Jul 2024 32,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 31,356 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 31,356 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 30,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 29,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 27,677 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 25,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,148 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 21,877 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 20,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,337 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,795 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 15,249 miles

slight rub n/s rear brake

Pass 19 Oct 2010 13,529 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 6,732 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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82 RAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 82 RAY, 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 82 RAY registered?

82 RAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is 82 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 82 RAY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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