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RL52 ULB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,300 mi
Last recorded103,300 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,064 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

bonnet stiff to open

cover siils shields

washers leak

Fail 15 Apr 2021 101,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet stiff to open drivers door handle damage

cover sills shields

Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,670 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,533 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,979 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,164 miles

Both rear tyres have low tread on inner edge

off side front tyre has perishing in tread

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,346 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,075 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,637 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 81,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,270 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,729 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,295 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 79,287 miles

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

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

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)

off side torque arm gaitor split

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 78,174 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,497 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,904 miles

rear tyres worn to 2'5mm

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 ULB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

RL52 ULB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is RL52 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 ULB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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