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RV03 GFA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,249 mi
Last recorded64,249 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 GFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 64,249 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 53,598 miles

Covers fitted masking testable items

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,286 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable

Nearside headlamp washer fluid not hitting lens

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing and old (2014) 255/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,005 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,633 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,586 miles

Large metal object embedded in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2015 48,626 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,269 miles

both front tyres worn to 1,6mm

both rear tyres worn 1,6 2mm

Pass 14 May 2013 44,488 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 41,992 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)

Fail 11 May 2012 41,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,113 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 37,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,046 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 26,878 miles

Front tyres low,bald on edges.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,950 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)

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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RV03 GFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 RV03 GFA, 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 RV03 GFA registered?

RV03 GFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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