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MW03 VGE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,599 mi
Last recorded125,599 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 VGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 125,599 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 124,904 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 123,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 122,422 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 122,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 122,009 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 120,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 119,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,586 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 119,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,801 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 101,664 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel filler flap wont secure in closed position

Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,318 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,837 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,700 miles

nearside front suspension unit has a very light misting of oil

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills not allowing a full inspection

protective covers fitted to underside of car not allowing a full inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,926 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,421 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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MW03 VGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc 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 MW03 VGE, 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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MW03 VGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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