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V12 BLA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,216 mi
Last recorded52,216 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 BLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 52,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 47,508 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,062 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,303 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 46,299 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,935 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 44,546 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 43,121 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner surface area

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

parking brake travel, but still has reserve

Fail 28 May 2012 43,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroding on inner surface area

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

parking brake travel, but still has reserve

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,030 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges and very near legal limit

parking brake travel, but only just has a reserve

Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,028 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges and very near legal limit

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,019 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,137 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 BLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V12 BLA, 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 BLA registered?

V12 BLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for V12 BLA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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