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V12 OSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,405 mi
Last recorded78,405 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 78,405 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,346 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,474 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,984 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,633 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,452 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,304 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,965 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,059 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,047 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 49,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 39,329 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 28,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 23,612 miles

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

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

handbrake sticks slightly

slight oil leak possibly from gearbox

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,839 miles

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

front tyres 3mm tread

surface marks on front brake discs

Fail 10 Aug 2006 20,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres 3mm tread

surface marks on front brake discs

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 OSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

V12 OSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is V12 OSL safe to buy?

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