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RIB 3681

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,232 mi
Last recorded39,232 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 3681
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 39,232 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 38,874 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,598 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 38,321 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 37,966 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,571 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,181 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,808 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,333 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,933 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,524 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front inner track rod ends slight play

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Aug 2016 35,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front inner track rod ends slight play

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,105 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,681 miles

Brake pedal travel and ABS Pump Noise ??

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,272 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside wiper blade streaky.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,715 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,205 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,971 miles

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

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

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

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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RIB 3681 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RIB 3681, 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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RIB 3681 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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