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V12 AMA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,183 mi
Last recorded102,183 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 AMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 102,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,586 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,370 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 97,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 96,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,649 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 92,280 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 89,799 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,944 miles

Front Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,012 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 81,284 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,571 miles

NSR TYRE APPROX 2mm & SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

OSF TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT, CRACKING & WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 26 May 2012 76,471 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 72,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,509 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,432 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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V12 AMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc 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 V12 AMA, 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 V12 AMA registered?

V12 AMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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