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R200 SWR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,080 mi
Last recorded77,080 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 SWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 77,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2026 77,059 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 77,048 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,018 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,090 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,120 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 64,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 64,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,254 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,005 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearide fronts (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,502 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside front (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,147 miles

Front and rear shock absorbers have a slight mist of oil

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre outer side wall cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,384 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,181 miles

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

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

nsr tyre cracked and perished on sidewalls

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,544 miles

o/side rear shock damp

Fail 19 Jul 2012 40,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/side rear shock damp

Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,259 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 38,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,099 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 34,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,412 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 29,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,661 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 12,334 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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R200 SWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R200 SWR, 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 R200 SWR registered?

R200 SWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is R200 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R200 SWR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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