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V12 AWL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,808 mi
Last recorded53,808 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 AWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,808 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 53,780 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 53,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 53,172 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,327 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,801 miles

Engine cover + under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,529 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,560 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,946 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,423 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,043 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,764 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,009 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,623 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,718 miles

offside front tyre has chunk out of sidewall

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 AWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V12 AWL registered?

V12 AWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is V12 AWL safe to buy?

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