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RR03 WKR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,702 mi
Last recorded84,702 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR03 WKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,702 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,447 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,901 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,737 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,224 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc facings slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint - chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 73,882 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,374 miles

low tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

n/s/f inner track rod knuckle noisy in operation (no excessive movement)

o/s/f inner track rod knuckle slightly noisy in operation (no excessive movement)

Pass 1 Sep 2017

offside rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,840 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,607 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside rear silencer support missing but system still adequately supported

Fail 9 Sep 2013 56,557 miles

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)

Nearside rear jacking block missing

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,815 miles

n/s/r jacking point missing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,475 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,606 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,533 miles

OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,156 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 38,156 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,404 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,851 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,512 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 22,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,970 miles

right rear stop lamp has some leds not lighting up

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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RR03 WKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc 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 RR03 WKR, 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 RR03 WKR registered?

RR03 WKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is RR03 WKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RR03 WKR 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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