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RON 839R

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,143 mi
Last recorded65,143 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 839R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 65,143 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 65,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,065 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 64,951 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,850 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 64,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,933 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,622 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,820 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,546 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 60,546 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning indicator on

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,242 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 6 Jan 2014 52,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,422 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 39,422 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,052 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,094 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,349 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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RON 839R is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RON 839R, 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 RON 839R registered?

RON 839R is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is RON 839R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RON 839R shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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