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RH03 MKH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,288 mi
Last recorded166,288 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH03 MKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 166,288 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 166,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 164,960 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 164,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower air/fluid susupension unit bush/ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower air/fluid susupension unit bush/ball joint has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe, inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play detected with automated shaker plates ()

Rear both rear air/fluid suspension pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 162,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 162,263 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 159,113 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2018 155,262 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 148,035 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 141,134 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge slight split in tread pattern

Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,298 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,953 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,579 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,789 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 73,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 60,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,058 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,529 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,350 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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RH03 MKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RH03 MKH, 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 RH03 MKH registered?

RH03 MKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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