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R20 SSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,599 mi
Last recorded55,599 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 SSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 55,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,350 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,528 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,955 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 47,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 47,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,388 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 46,388 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 44,793 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,334 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,335 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 22,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,699 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 5,439 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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R20 SSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R20 SSL, 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 R20 SSL registered?

R20 SSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is R20 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 SSL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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