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RY03 GWM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,093 mi
Last recorded53,093 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 GWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 53,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 53,097 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,670 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 52,306 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 50,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,134 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 43,803 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only doesn't latch on . (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,970 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 16,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,265 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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RY03 GWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RY03 GWM, 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 RY03 GWM registered?

RY03 GWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is RY03 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 GWM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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