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RFO 523

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,278 mi
Last recorded59,278 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFO 523
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 59,278 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 56,961 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 55,953 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 55,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 52,774 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 51,171 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 50,104 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 49,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,599 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,531 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 44,856 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,466 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,194 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,969 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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RFO 523 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RFO 523, 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

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What year was RFO 523 registered?

RFO 523 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is RFO 523 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFO 523 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFO 523 have outstanding finance?

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