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V1 RRB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,027 mi
Last recorded91,027 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 RRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp washers not working

main beam switch faulty

Fail 23 Mar 2021 91,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom of shock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm with shock bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm with shock bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp washers not working

main beam switch faulty

Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,749 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,913 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,348 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,613 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2011 36,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

car difficult to start

engine check lamp on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,957 miles

nail in o/s/rear tyre not leaking air!

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,235 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 16,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,674 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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V1 RRB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V1 RRB, 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 V1 RRB registered?

V1 RRB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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