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R44 WSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,196 mi
Last recorded43,196 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 WSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 43,196 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 43,114 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2022 43,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under tray fitted

Pass 28 May 2020 42,598 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,276 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,644 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,157 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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R44 WSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R44 WSL, 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 R44 WSL registered?

R44 WSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is R44 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 WSL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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