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V12 MRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,031 mi
Last recorded71,031 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 MRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 71,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18 y Pirelli P Zero at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 68,359 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,596 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 59,511 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,105 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 59,082 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,070 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 58,458 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,018 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,840 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,946 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 47,178 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,852 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,408 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,155 miles

o/s/front tyre poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,271 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 16,095 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 MRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

V12 MRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is V12 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 MRX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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