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RUG 81Y

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,744 mi
Last recorded44,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUG 81Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,744 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,379 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,177 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,860 miles

knocking noise from steering

Pass 10 Nov 2010 32,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,995 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 26,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 23,560 miles

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

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

front brakes 24% out of balance maximum allowed 25%

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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RUG 81Y is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RUG 81Y, 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 RUG 81Y registered?

RUG 81Y is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is RUG 81Y safe to buy?

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