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RL52 UDU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,516 mi
Last recorded101,516 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 UDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 101,516 miles

Engine warning light on dash

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 101,486 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 101,485 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 100,418 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 98,501 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 96,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 84,486 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2018 84,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r outer wishbone bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,859 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 79,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 77,334 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,462 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 68,089 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,398 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 22 Mar 2012 66,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

front screen damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front corner something leaking

near side wheel bolt missing

rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2011 63,886 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front corner something leaking

near side wheel bolt missing

rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,872 miles

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

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,849 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,599 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 May 2008 36,220 miles

SRS light on.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,332 miles

miniscule heat cracks both front brake discs

Fail 24 Apr 2007 20,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

miniscule heat cracks both front brake discs

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

undertray damaged

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,435 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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RL52 UDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL52 UDU, 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 RL52 UDU registered?

RL52 UDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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