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RAT 51G

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,769 mi
Last recorded75,769 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAT 51G
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,117 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 74,595 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle - lower - front arms - Inner bushes- Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 73,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,644 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,399 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,210 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 7 Dec 2017 72,724 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,340 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,358 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,599 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,966 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,342 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,809 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,960 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,553 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,295 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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RAT 51G is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RAT 51G, 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 RAT 51G registered?

RAT 51G is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RAT 51G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAT 51G shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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