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C18 RAY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,870 mi
Last recorded33,870 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 RAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 33,870 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 30,778 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 27,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 26,348 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 25,513 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 25,287 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 23,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 21,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,232 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,648 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,926 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,888 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,130 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,307 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,158 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 16,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,255 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 10,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 8,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 8,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 6,572 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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C18 RAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C18 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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C18 RAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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