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D7 VLD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,961 mi
Last recorded49,961 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 VLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 49,961 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 49,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,265 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,588 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,632 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 47,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,920 miles

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

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

Nearside front lower suspension strut ball joint has slight play

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,610 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroied

Offside Front brake pipe corroied

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,930 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 45,921 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner sidewall damaged

nearside rear inner sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,153 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge low tread

n/s/r tyre inner edge low tread and inner sidewall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,057 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread inner edge

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,693 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD INNER EDGES

Fail 29 Feb 2012 38,693 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD INNER EDGES

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,106 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,803 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,630 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 29,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 26,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,074 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 21,722 miles

All tyres have damage to outer side walls

All tyres worn on inner edges

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,722 miles

All tyres have damage to outer side walls

All tyres worn on inner edges

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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D7 VLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 D7 VLD, 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 D7 VLD registered?

D7 VLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is D7 VLD safe to buy?

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