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S99 RST

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,071 mi
Last recorded81,071 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 RST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 81,071 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 81,071 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 80,918 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 80,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,104 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 79,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 76,572 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 76,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,954 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,392 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 61,308 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 51,333 miles

Advise N/S/F tyre cracking

Advise N/S/R tyre cracking

Advise O/S/F tyre cracking

Advise O/S/R tyre cracking

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 48,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 43,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,097 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge starting to mishape

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,016 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,020 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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S99 RST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S99 RST, 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 S99 RST registered?

S99 RST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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