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C17 RSE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,063 mi
Last recorded49,063 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 RSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,586 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,311 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 45,961 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 45,695 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 43,682 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 42,011 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,717 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,885 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 34,030 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 29,568 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,417 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,650 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,563 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,241 miles

front brake discs slightly scored and pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,678 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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C17 RSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C17 RSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C17 RSE registered?

C17 RSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is C17 RSE safe to buy?

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