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RG03 CUC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,155 mi
Last recorded86,155 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 CUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 86,155 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 86,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 84,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 82,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged borderline pass needs replacing now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front under tray contaminated with oil no leak found in test

Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 73,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault code b 1863 b 1864 cleared only (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 70,297 miles

dampness under tray suspect oil leak

fault code b1863 &b1864 cleared only for air bag fault if comes back on must be further investigated

Fail 1 Apr 2020 70,297 miles

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

dampness under tray suspect oil leak

fault code b1863 &b1864 cleared only for air bag fault if comes back on must be further investigated

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 62,769 miles

Brake performance not tested Tyre condition not able to run on rollers (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 59,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,508 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake disc surface corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,403 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,878 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,465 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,370 miles

front pads and rear pads getting low

slight travel in parking brake

Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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RG03 CUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RG03 CUC, 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 RG03 CUC registered?

RG03 CUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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