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R1 BTM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 BTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 72,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 71,438 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 71,438 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,622 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 68,618 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,173 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,059 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,688 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,501 miles

Offside Front suspension supply pipe weeping

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,918 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 26,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,609 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 21,608 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

unable to see front pads

Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre starting to crack

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,077 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,432 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,495 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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R1 BTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R1 BTM, 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 R1 BTM registered?

R1 BTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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