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V28 AMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,490 mi
Last recorded82,490 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV28 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 82,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,537 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 81,533 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

small oil leak

tyre pressure light on

Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 80,153 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 80,153 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,753 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,049 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,276 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,701 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 70,701 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,360 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,531 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,539 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,252 miles

N/s front tyre has a scuff mark on side wall .but not deep enougt to expose cords

Fail 24 Mar 2009 43,205 miles

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

N/s front tyre has a scuff mark on side wall .but not deep enougt to expose cords

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,918 miles

Restricted view of undercarrage,because of cover plate.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,466 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 26,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,440 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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V28 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V28 AMG, 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 V28 AMG registered?

V28 AMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is V28 AMG safe to buy?

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