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RL03 SYU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,768 mi
Last recorded60,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 SYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 60,768 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 57,620 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to inner face of both front brake discs

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,834 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 53,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 52,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,018 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING TREAD

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 51,299 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 51,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,388 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 46,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,397 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,568 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 31 Mar 2008 31,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,444 miles

front brakes 21% out of balance

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 SYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYU, 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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RL03 SYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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