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RD03 ZBV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,644 mi
Last recorded40,644 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 ZBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 40,644 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 40,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 39,984 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 39,984 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 36,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 35,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,957 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 34,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,320 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 30,318 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,659 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,829 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 17,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,586 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 15,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 12,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 5,837 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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RD03 ZBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RD03 ZBV, 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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RD03 ZBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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