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S73 RNS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,015 mi
Last recorded61,015 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 RNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 61,015 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded To include fuel filter

Fail 12 May 2026 61,010 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Drive belt worn, but not excessively And pulley assy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded And fuel filter

Transmission light on

Pass 28 May 2025 60,055 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Insides Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 58,735 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 56,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion setting in to various steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jan 2023 56,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion setting in to various steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,854 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,684 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 47,956 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under fully cover fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 47,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,464 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 46,442 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release handle detached from cable (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,509 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 43,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,485 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,230 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,114 miles

Slight lift in both sides front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,496 miles

Slight lift in both sides front lower ball joints

Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,352 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 21,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,515 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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S73 RNS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S73 RNS, 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 S73 RNS registered?

S73 RNS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is S73 RNS safe to buy?

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