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RL03 VXB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

123,908 mi
Last recorded123,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 123,908 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 122,766 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 120,119 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 120,054 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Opaque (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All & 9 Yrs Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 119,900 miles

Both headlamps emit light of substantially the same colour and intensity

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, Slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Opaque (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 119,900 miles

Both headlamps emit light of substantially the same colour and intensity

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, Slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Opaque (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 119,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 119,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,431 miles

auxiliary drive belt idler pulley split

engine crankshaft pulley damper starting to separate

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,184 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 118,934 miles

engine management light on display

Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,883 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,371 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 106,218 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 100,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,323 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,292 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,863 miles

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)

o/s/f and n/s/f torque reaction arm ball joint gaiters split

Pass 2 Dec 2009 79,404 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 79,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 1 May 2009 68,901 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 68,901 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 53,554 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,926 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,812 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 VXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 VXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL03 VXB registered?

RL03 VXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is RL03 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 VXB shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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