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RG03 ETA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,181 mi
Last recorded147,181 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 147,181 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 145,403 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 142,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

rear middle exhaust shield fixing cracked both sides

rear suspension eratic behaviour... goes down then up .. but not all the time..

Fail 9 Jul 2020 142,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

rear middle exhaust shield fixing cracked both sides

rear suspension eratic behaviour... goes down then up .. but not all the time..

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,318 miles

o/s mirror damaged.

tyre pressure monitor on.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 128,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 128,258 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 118,825 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,034 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 59,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,429 miles

o/s/f suspension unit cover split

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,422 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 36,621 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,013 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,904 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,681 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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RG03 ETA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RG03 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

RG03 ETA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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The MOT history for RG03 ETA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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