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RIA 707

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,382 mi
Last recorded16,382 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIA 707
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 16,382 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 15,812 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 15,486 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 15,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 15,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 13,971 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 13,867 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 13,541 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 13,283 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 13,050 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,694 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 12,298 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 10,795 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 10,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake noisey

Pass 10 Nov 2011 10,028 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 9,453 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 9,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 8,759 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 8,209 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 7,431 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 6,489 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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RIA 707 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RIA 707, 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 RIA 707 registered?

RIA 707 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is RIA 707 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIA 707 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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