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A12 RUS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

76,879 mi
Last recorded76,879 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 76,879 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 76,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 76,209 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 76,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,650 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 75,650 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,290 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 75,290 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,182 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 72,182 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 71,854 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 71,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 71,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and dust cover excessively damaged (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to open tailgate

Fail 18 May 2017 71,535 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage ball joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage ball joint (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 71,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 70,051 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 65,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre and both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2014 65,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,869 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,929 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,984 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,842 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,039 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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A12 RUS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 RUS, 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 A12 RUS registered?

A12 RUS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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