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GF53 RJO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,220 mi
Last recorded68,220 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,220 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,840 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,789 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,301 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 30,041 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,346 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,348 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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GF53 RJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF53 RJO, 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

How do I check the history of GF53 RJO?

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What year was GF53 RJO registered?

GF53 RJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is GF53 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 RJO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF53 RJO have outstanding finance?

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