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GU03 VSG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,684 mi
Last recorded76,684 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,684 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,829 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,395 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,994 miles

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

stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2018 74,966 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,080 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 72,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,162 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 23 Apr 2013 67,186 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,834 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,508 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,423 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit. †n/s/f 3mm & o/s/f 2mm.

stone chip in 'A'zone close to limit.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,174 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm,rear tyres worn to 2mm. †Legal limit 1.6mm.

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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GU03 VSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GU03 VSG, 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 GU03 VSG registered?

GU03 VSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is GU03 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VSG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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