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R6 RWS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,082 mi
Last recorded80,082 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 RWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 80,082 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,599 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 77,599 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 74,874 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 74,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,051 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 68,642 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 68,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 67,748 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,753 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,522 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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R6 RWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R6 RWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R6 RWS?

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What year was R6 RWS registered?

R6 RWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is R6 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 RWS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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