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V1 VGD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,615 mi
Last recorded73,615 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 VGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 73,615 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 72,666 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 68,772 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,686 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,256 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,826 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,125 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,264 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,487 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,614 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 47,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,470 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside front tyre outter sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,083 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,916 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 22,915 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 13,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,777 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 VGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V1 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

V1 VGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is V1 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 VGD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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