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GD03 RXT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,554 mi
Last recorded75,554 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 RXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 69,168 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,125 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,861 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,907 miles

both front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 56,695 miles

both front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2014 55,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 53,281 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 44,804 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 7 Jul 2011 37,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 33,720 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,314 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

front suspension covers damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2009 31,311 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f bumper

front suspension covers damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2008 30,084 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,847 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 26,779 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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GD03 RXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GD03 RXT, 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 GD03 RXT registered?

GD03 RXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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