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MX03 RYA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,764 mi
Last recorded97,764 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 RYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,293 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,283 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 90,443 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 90,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,051 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,597 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 77,416 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,222 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,960 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,722 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,891 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 42,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,741 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 36,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,108 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)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Jan 2008 31,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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MX03 RYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MX03 RYA, 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 MX03 RYA registered?

MX03 RYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is MX03 RYA safe to buy?

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