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V3 WKR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,594 mi
Last recorded64,594 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 WKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2025 64,051 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 62,723 miles

Underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 60,769 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 59,688 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 59,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,465 miles

Front both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boot full

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,305 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 47,305 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,119 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2016 43,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,261 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,871 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 31,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,589 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,244 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,032 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 15,115 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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V3 WKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V3 WKR, 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 V3 WKR registered?

V3 WKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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