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RN52 EVP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,733 mi
Last recorded189,733 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 EVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 189,733 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 182,459 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 182,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 173,213 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 158,509 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 148,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 140,414 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,117 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 125,691 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 119,875 miles

O/S front coil spring cover damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2017 114,148 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 105,774 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 105,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,983 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,158 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,231 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight corrosion on both rear arches

small cuts both front tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,537 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,578 miles

Oil leak

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 23 Nov 2011 85,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

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

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,501 miles

drivers door mirror discoloured

nearside headlamp damged not insecure with bonnet shut

Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,146 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 67,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,217 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,618 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,667 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 22,027 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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RN52 EVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RN52 EVP, 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 RN52 EVP registered?

RN52 EVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is RN52 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 EVP shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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