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B15 RRM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,252 mi
Last recorded65,252 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 65,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,353 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Borderline (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Borderline (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,825 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 60,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,246 miles

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,144 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,141 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,365 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,827 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Front tyre(s)is incorrect because wrong size tyres are fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,904 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,566 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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B15 RRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B15 RRM, 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 B15 RRM registered?

B15 RRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is B15 RRM safe to buy?

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