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B11 RRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,934 mi
Last recorded56,934 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 RRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 56,934 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,207 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 54,968 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 53,453 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,915 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 52,915 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,029 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber bottom ball joint worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber bottom ball joint worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,916 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,178 miles

Offside Rear shock weeping fluid

battery loose in housing but still secure

both front tyres heavily perished

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit & heavily perished

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,484 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 34,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel getting low (on foot pedal)

off side door mirror tarnished

Fail 25 Jun 2013 34,720 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,602 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 23,377 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 20,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 17,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 14,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 10,353 miles

all four tyres centre tread worn /front brake pads worn

Fail 15 May 2006 7,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2006 7,556 miles

front number plate cracked

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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B11 RRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B11 RRX, 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 B11 RRX registered?

B11 RRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is B11 RRX safe to buy?

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