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RJI 350

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,880 mi
Last recorded59,880 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 350
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 59,880 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 59,406 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,638 miles

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 57,568 miles

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 56,792 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 55,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 54,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 53,011 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 53,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 42,943 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 41,406 miles

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

under vehicle inspection limited inspection due to covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2015 41,403 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

under vehicle inspection limited inspection due to covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 39,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,151 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 36,392 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2012 36,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 33,844 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,083 miles

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

raer tyres low on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,948 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,586 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,570 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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RJI 350 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RJI 350, 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 RJI 350 registered?

RJI 350 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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