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RL03 SXV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

29,288 mi
Last recorded29,288 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 SXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 29,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 29,204 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 29,204 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 28,977 miles

Battery warning lamp illuminated

Fail 17 Aug 2023 28,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2021 28,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 28,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,918 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 28,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced leds inoperative but not more than 50%

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,297 miles

Nearside Front tyre has screw in it

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced leds inoperative but not more than 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,534 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 27,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,025 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,519 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,591 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 24,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,168 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,050 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,790 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 18,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 15,800 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,800 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,605 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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RL03 SXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RL03 SXV, 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 RL03 SXV registered?

RL03 SXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is RL03 SXV safe to buy?

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