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RL03 VWS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,246 mi
Last recorded102,246 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,246 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,219 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 97,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 97,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 96,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 94,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,290 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 91,674 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 90,115 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 69,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,835 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 45,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,786 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 VWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RL03 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

RL03 VWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is RL03 VWS safe to buy?

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