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RFX 425W

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,544 mi
Last recorded23,544 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 425W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,084 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Steering idler bushes has slight play.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Steering idler bushes has slight play.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 20,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four tyres perishing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering linkage slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,042 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2010 20,042 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,005 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,709 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 14,709 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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RFX 425W is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RFX 425W, 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 RFX 425W registered?

RFX 425W is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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